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Joanna MacMurtry Workman
THOMASVILLE, GA: Joanna MacMurtry Workman, 93, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on January 5, 2012 at her residence. She was born on the day World War One ended, November 11, 1918, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth MacMurtry.
She was a long time resident of Massachusetts but her heart was in Maine where she was a summer resident of Pemaquid Trail in New Harbor for more than 35 years. She moved to Thomasville ten years ago to be closer to her family.
Joanna graduated from school in Beverly High School in 1936; graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine in 1941 and received her Master's Degree in education from Boston University in 1959. She taught 3rd and 4th grade for 26 years.
She made many friends while singing in the church choir and local choral societies when living in Maine, Massachusetts, Florida and Georgia.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Clark; a brother, John MacMurtry and an infant brother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Linwood of Thomasville; sons, John (Ginnie Baker) of Bellville, Ohio, Phillip (Susan) of Thomasville; grandchildren, Panda and Tracy Workman of California (formerly of Mansfield), Heather (Parks) of Tallahassee, Holly (Jake) of Atlanta; and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Joanna will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and former students.
Graveside services will be held at a later date in New Harbor, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Colby Fund, Colby College, 4345 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, Maine 04901 or to the Carpenter's Boat Shop, 440 Old Country Road, Pemaquid, ME 04558.
Guests may sign the online register at www.allenfh.com.
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Pennie Bartlett-Peterson
January 10, 2012
So sad to hear that Mrs. Workman has died. She was a wonderful teacher that we can never forget. I was the class of 1985 and we loved to get right to work in her 3rd grade class figuring out what we would make with those "holy scraps". She always had a nice piece of unique jewelry with sea glass or something shinny. She will be sadly missed!
Bill & Claire Larson
January 7, 2012
Bill and Claire Larson from good old Hopedale High with our beloved "Lin". In condo in Lahaina, Maui and saw obit under another Hopedale friend. We well remember "Jo" from Union Church. Our thoughts are with you Lin.
Love, Bill and Claire.
Faye Hauge (Sears)
January 7, 2012
Mrs Workman was my 4th and 5th grade teacher in Memorial School in Upton. I so enjoyed her as a teacher. I can say she was the best teacher. God Bless all of you in your time of sadness
January 7, 2012
Lin and family, Know your wife and mother was loved by many in Upton, MA including me. She was the best mentor a young teacher could ever have had.. In sympathy, Mary Hurlburt
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