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JoAnn Crockett McGlothlin-Hess-Golladay-Miller

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JoAnn McGlothlin-Hess-Golladay-Miller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2009.

TAZEWELL, Va. — On February 4, 2009 at 6:00 a.m. JoAnn began a new journey in her state of existence in which there is no pain or suffering and where she’s laying in her Master Jesus’ arms finally at peace.JoAnn Crockett McGlothlin-Hess-Golladay-Miller was a lifetime resident of Tazewell County, Va. She was born on November 23, 1946 at Seaboard, Va. to her parents, Joe Baylor McGlothlin and Margaret Crockett McGlothlin. JoAnn was a 1977 graduate of Bluefield State College with a degree in Education. She has touched many people’s lives as a teacher in Tazewell County for ten years and as a lifelong educator of life lessons and lots of love for everyone she came in contact with. In her life, JoAnn has often said she has had fun and enjoyed every minute. She stated that she wouldn’t take the pain away because it would make the joy less sweet.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Margaret McGlothlin of Cedar Bluff, Va. and a half brother, Claude Smith of Richlands, Va.; half sister, Connie Smith of Virginia; her beloved 2nd husband, Austin “Bill” Golladay originally of Winchester, Va.Survivors include a loving daughter, Robin D Thomas and husband, Jim of Tazewell, Va.; loving son, Terry T. Hess of Richlands, Va. and a very dear son who was always by her side, Rick Hess and his beloved wife, Wanda of Springville, Va.; her most precious gems of all her grandchildren, Summer Alicia Hess (Bug-a-Boo) of Springville, Va. who is attending Bluefield College with a major in Criminal Justice, Lisa D. Thomas of Tazewell, Va. who is attending the University of Appalachia School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate in Pharmacy, Kristen Dawn Hess of Summersville, S.C. who is attending Trident Technical College and will be graduating in Cosmetology, Taylor Michelle Hess of Richmond, Va. who is a Senior at J.R. Tucker High School, Autumn Brooke Hess of Springville, Va. a Junior at Graham High School, Ryan Samuel Thomas of Tazewell, Va. a Junior at Tazewell High School, and Leanne Olivia Thomas of Tazewell, Va., a student at Tazewell Elementary School.Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with the Rev. Steve Branch officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be David Ritter, Scott Hardy, Jeff Thompson, Chris Alley, Chris Chapman, John Simons, Dale Roberts, and Michael Hall. Ryan Thomas will serve as honorary pallbearer.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2009.

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February 8, 2009

Pat Thompson posted to the memorial.

February 7, 2009

Terry Price posted to the memorial.

February 7, 2009

Debbie Cecil posted to the memorial.

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Pat Thompson

February 8, 2009

I was sorry to hear of JoAnn's death. She and I shared a lot of memories going to college together, finding out that we were practically neighbors and extending that friendship, then meeting again with her grandchildren. I hope that you can dwell on your memories to comfort you at this time.

Terry Price

February 7, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Debbie Cecil

February 7, 2009

JoAnn's family,
I worked with JoAnn in the county for many years. We had lots of good times and she was an excellent teacher. The kids liked her because she cared. She was a friend and was an easy person to get close to. She loved her family most of all and I'm sure she will be missed by many. So sorry her life ended so young.
Love and prayers for the family.

Wanda Hess

February 6, 2009

To everyone who has ever encountered JoAnn and had the privilage of callling her Mother, Grandmother, Mother-In-Law, sister, or friend we send our love to each and every one of you. If you ever stopped to chat with her, shared a smile with her, combed her hair or played cards or a round of Bingo with her we say "Thank You" from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to make her feel loved & special. As her family we now have a void in our lives but our hearts will always be full of the "LOVE" that she so willingly gave.