Florence Jean Doutt
October 5, 1929 ~ January 28, 2018
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Florence "Jean" Doutt, 88, of Polk passed away on January 28, 2018, at UPMC Northwest at 5:50 pm.Born on October 5, 1929, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Hopkins) Hawthorne.Jean was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.On January 1, 1952, she married her husband, Hazen "Knute" D. Doutt who preceded her in death on May 2, 2014.She worked for many years as the Head of the Department of Revenue at Polk Center. Jean was a member of the Polk United Methodist Church.She was an active member of the Franklin Historical Society, the Order of the Eastern Star, Franklin Civil League, Business Professional Women's Club, the Junior Women's Club and the Republican Committee. She would also tag along with her friends to the Red Hat Society's gatherings.Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Nancy J. Stamm and her husband, Gary, of Palmyra, PA; her sons, David A. Doutt and his wife, Mary, of Titusville, PA and Dana R. Doutt and his wife, Jody; her grandchildren, Tierney Doutt, Tristan Evans and her husband, Matt, Tara Doutt, Tyson Doutt, Carolyn Rogers and her husband, Henri, Tom Collins, Christina Finegan and her husband, Dwayne, Cody Doutt, Adriane Felmlee, Scott Sloss and his wife, Beth, Justin Sloss and his wife, Lauren, Melissa Patrick and her husband, Ryan, and Justin Stamm; her 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Jean is also survived by her brother, David Hawthorne and his wife, Penny, of Franklin and her sister, Lorys "Doe" Green of Franklin.In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jacob Ryan Doutt; her sister, Faye Sandieson; and her brother, Charles Hawthorne.Services will be private at the convenience of the family with Reverend Drew Bell, Pastor of the Polk United Methodist Church, officiating.Memorial contributions may be made in Jean's name to the Polk United Methodist Church, 715 Main Street, Polk, PA 16342.Friends and family are invited to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to send online condolences and cards.
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Since condolences on your loss. Aunt Jean was such a sweet lady. I kept in touch with her through Facebook and stopped to visit her. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to the Doutt family. What a beautiful lady. No words could describe the love she showed people. Farewell to you Jean. Heaven has another loving Angel. Happy with Knute. All our love and respect to a loving care couple. Rest in peace in the loving arms of our Savior.
So sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. I’m sure she will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts.
Jan Kiser
To all of the Doutt families. My heart goes out to you in this adifficult time. Our parent were great friends for many years. Even at my Dads death she was there for us. She even came to see him in the hospital. She kissed him and told us, he was waiting on me to come to see him. She will be greatly missed. But she is with all that passed before her. Our thoughts and prayers go to all of you. The Duffie, Myers , and Bole Families
To the Doutt Family, was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom/ Grandma, She was a very sweet Lady, I am sure she will be dearly missed but she has gone on to be with Knute Thoughts & Prayers from Chip & Julie Heffern & The Hummel family
Love you, Aunt Jean!
I did not know Jean long, but I really enjoyed sitting beside her at Bible study last year. She was so nice and pleasant to be around. She was a wonderful lady.
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. We will surely miss seeing her at the lake. May she Rest In Peace. Randy and I will keep everyone in our prayers?? “Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted…” Randy &Joanne
Dear David, Dana, Nancy Jean, Uncle Dave, Aunt Doe, family and friends,
May the good Lord comfort all of us through his Word during this time of sadness over the loss of your Mom, sister, and our dear Aunt Jean.
I did not get to visit with her as much as I would have liked over the years but when I did it was always like stepping back in time as a kid. The last time I saw her was three years ago at my Dad’s funeral almost to the day. She never changed- down to earth, but dignified, always respectfully well dressed. She was the same loving, caring aunt that I knew growing up. She always took sincere interest in our lives and well being, was always supportive. She always called me “honey” even when I had reached the tender age of 57! I did not mind. She loved all of us that way. I regret that my sons did not have the opportunity to meet her.
My Dad loved her. They often laughed together over my Dad’s many jokes and amusing stories. I can still can hear her distinctive voice and laugh- pure western Pennsylvanian. I would not doubt they are sharing a laugh together now in heaven as we speak.
She completely wrote and typed my first resume which got me an interview to secure my first degree related job in Houston with a good company that I worked 25 years for. What a blessing! I still have a copy of that resume. I will never forget her kindness for that and the tremendous goodness to me that resulted.
She enjoyed sharing with me about her Texas experience when she lived in San Antonio while Uncle Knute was in the military. I especially remember her laughing about buying a Christmas tree wearing shorts because it was 80 degrees.
She was the family matriarch- always taking the lead to organize family reunions and get togethers. Her remarkable legacy is her family and her friends, and above all, her faith in Christ, her Savior. You can not do much more in life than that- to have faith, family, and friends.
Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame football coach challenges people to evaluate their lives by asking, “if you didn’t go home tonight or go to work tomorrow, would anyone miss you?” He meant more that just missing your work production or the money you bring home. Do you care about people? Have you helped to make them better? Aunt Jean I can answer a resounding, “yes” to both for you and I thank God for blessing us through you. May your life serve to inspire all of us to do better, to do our best.
I am proud of you Aunt Jean and will miss you, but by God’s grace will see you again.
Love,
Your nephew,
Dale
On behalf of Chuck Hawthorne’s family
Connie, Kay, Charlie and Debbie, Nolan, and JJ
So sorry for the loss of your Mother she was a great lady we will miss her here a Mercer County State bank we always looked forward to seeing her each month when she came in to the bank.
She always was so pleasant. prayers to all we will greatly miss her!
Patty Adamson, branch manager
So sorry for the loss of Jean. She was a wonderful lady always smiling and such a good hearted person. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family . Think of all the wonderful Memories. May God Bless. Melinda Snyder
I was so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was a kind and thoughtful friend to both me and my parents. My deepest condolences to her family.
Dana and family, sorry for the passing of your mom, You are in my prayers.
Janet Updyke
Dave and Penny, sorry, to hear of Jean’s passing. I knew her from my working days, at Polk. She was always gracious and helpful. Prayers for her family.
Our deepest condolences to all Jean’s family. She was a great lady and a very good friend. Jean will be deeply missed and remembered with happy memories. Daryl and Ethel Adams
To Dana and extended family, sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Let me know if Marci or I can do anything. Jim/Marci Montgomery
JEAN WAS A VERY KIND AND LOVEING WOMAN
Nancy I’m so very sorry to hear of your mom passing. I am so glad we had our little visits at the pharmacy when you came to town to visit.
Praying that God will give you strength to get through this
Thinking of all of you n to Dave n Penny also.
Keep on smiling Jean, love ya.
My sincere sympathy to your family. Jean was a great lady.
Sue Smith
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Jean was a very sweet and wonderful lady I will miss visiting with. Please find the comfort and help you need to get through this difficult time from our loving Father, “the God of all comfort”(2 Corinthians 1:3,4).
We’re so sorry and send our deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that others truly care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come. Wishing you much peace and love. 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4
I so sorry for the loss of your dear loved loved one. No doubt she will be missed every day. When you feel overwhelmed by her passing please take to heart these comforting words at Isaiah 41:10…”Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you,I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness”.
I’m one of the last Doutt’s in California. My father was Paul Ander Doutt. His father was Floyd Doutt. I became friends with Jean on FB. I’m sorry for your loss.