Gwendolyn A Covington
August 28, 1927 ~ October 12, 2008
Gwendolyn A. Covington, 81, of 1969 Keely road, Franklin,died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Sugar Creek Station. Born August 28, 1927, Franklin, she was the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth Butler Whann. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. She was a secretary for Gent, Thompson & Gent. Mrs. Covington was a 4-H leader and was a Horse Club leader (Ruff Riders). She enjoyed camping, crafts, and fishing. She was an avid bowler. Mrs. Covington married Oliver (Richard) Covington July 2, 1949, and he survives. Also surviving are three children, Linda Shouey & husband, Gale; Karen Hoover & husband, Marc; and Steve Covington & wife, Celina, all of Franklin; 13 grandchildren, Justin Palmer & wife, Kasey of Franklin; Lindsey Shouey and Leah Shouey, both of Pittsburgh; Matthew Shouey and Mark Shouey, both of Franklin; Jay Covington & wife, Melinda of Franklin; Erin Ducharme of Franklin; Zachary Covington of Clarion; Ryan Covington & wife, Lauren of Meadville; Amy McCracken of Franklin; Andrew McCracken of Erie, Alex Hoover of Franklin; and Caitlin Gramley & husband, Nathan of Franklin; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and and a son, Charles "Chip" Covington. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., in Franklin. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Hampson of Galloway United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Franklin Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Sugar Creek Station (Activities Fund), 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin 16323. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Our prayers are with you in this time, as you grieve the loss of your Mom.
I pray that Christ’s love will fill your heart, and the peace of God with you.
Blessings,
Matt and Tami Shouse
Dear Linda Shouey and family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep all those loving memories close to your heart…for they will last a lifetime. Always remember the fun times, the laughter and the joy that she brought to your family…
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Linda and family,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences are with you all.
We’re thinking of you and keeping you close in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
We were so thankful that we got to see your family this summer, and we’re praying for your consolation with Aunt Gwen’s passing. It’s a blessing and a curse to have a good memory. I recall all the holidays that we spent together with Aunt Zib, Uncle LeRoy, Twila, and at your home in Rocky Grove, ours in Reno and then when you moved to the country, WOW.
Whenever I heard that we were going to the Covingtons, I was very excited, from the Rocky Grove home, then when you had horses. I always tried riding, feeding, shoveling.
Sorry I can’t be there, but we’re praying for you all and our love to uncle Dick et al.
Kirk & Tricia
Karen and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Gwen. Sometimes we don’t understand, but she is finally at peace and with Her “Chip”.
Take care of your dad.
Love and prayers
Sue K