Glenda Blanche Hawthorne
August 25, 1926 ~ September 13, 2016
Born in: Wilbur, West Virginia
Glenda Blanche Hawthorne, 90, of Reno, died at her residence at 6:49 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13th.Born on August 25, 1926 in Wilbur WV, Glenda was the daughter of the late Glenn and Snowie Hufford Seckman. She was first married to Delner Ray White in 1946 who preceded her in death in 1966. She later married Frank Hawthorne in 1973. He preceded her in death in 2002.Glenda retired from Polk Center where she worked as a MRA. She was a member of the Congress Hill Church of God, where she belonged to the WCSC. She was a talented seamstress who made clothes for kids, Halloween costumes, and dance costumes. She was also active as a leader for the Cub Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts. Glenda also enjoyed knitting and crafting, doing word search puzzles, and watching her favorite TV programs.She is survived by her four sons, Corey J. White of Los Angeles, CA, Ronald G. White and Albert R. White, both of Franklin, and Delner D. White of Reno; and her daughter, Judith C. Lucas of Reno.She is additionally survived by her 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Edna Geer of New Cumberland, WV.In addition to her parents and husbands, Glenda was preceded in death by her great-grandson and her great-great-granddaughter, and her brother, Arthur Seckman.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Monday, September 19th from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Pennington, pastor of the Congress Hill Church of God, officiating.Interment will be in Old Sandy Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Congress Hill Church of God.To send flowers, cards, online condolences or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Judy, (or maybe I should say Judy, Judy, Judy), & family,
My sincere condolences & many prayers are with you during this trying time. Judy, you always seemed to bring a bit of happiness every day you entered our home when assisting with our mother’s care & in so doing, we got to learn about your family also, especially your mom. Embrace it all & know you have many around you should you want or need anything, (even dog-sitting if you need it). Again, take care & our thoughts & prayers go with you.
Sincerely,
Cathy Hustedde & Barb Oakes (Marilyn Joanne Brannon’s family)
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My mother was the sweetest, kindest, most loving soul on the planet. An example of this was in 1969 when I came home from living in the Colorado mountains with a counter-culture group of people. Feeling homesick, I caught a ride with one young man who had a van going that way. He dropped me off at the front door. Without a second thought, my mother invited the whole van full of hippies into the house for sandwiches and cold drinks. That was my mother, always inclusive, regardless of age, race, color, religion, or hair length. She was the only person I’ve ever known who faithfully practiced what she believed every day of her life. I will miss her. This world has been diminished with her passing.
–Corey