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blanche granny mcglone Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1917 - 2005 Mary Blanche Towler McGlone (1917-2005) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: 06/17/05 - 12:14:34 am EDT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blanche McGlone was born in Lawrence County, Ky., on April 14, 1917, the only daughter of the late O.J. and Ada Woods Towler. She received her education in the Boyd County schools, graduating from Boyd County High School in the class of 1935. She then received her bachelor's degree from the then Morehead State Teachers College in 1945. She started her teaching career in a one-room school in Boyd County in 1938. Her teaching career spanned 36 years and she retired in 1976 from her position as a fourth-grade teacher at Cannonsburg Elementary School. In 1954, she was baptized into the fellowship of Cannonsburg Baptist Church where she maintained her membership until her death. She served as a Sunday school teacher during many of those years, teaching primarily Junior Girls. Her retirement years were full as she spent her time as a homemaker and church worker, and traveling and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She became "Granny" to all and she was renowned for the world's finest half-runner beans, creamy coleslaw and strawberry shortcake! She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Edsel and Jim Towler. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wm. Curtis McGlone; two daughters, Ruth Ann Meade of Ashland and Mary Alice Keeton (Charles) of Louisville; five grandchildren, Charles R. Keeton II (Kelly) of Edison, N.J., Heather Morman Lucas (Larry) of Ashland, Amber Morman Burke (Kevin) of Louisville, Benjamin Curtis Keeton (Burcum) of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary Afton Keeton of Louisville; and four great-grandchildren, Dillon Carter, Justin William and Amelia Ann Lucas and Evan Charles Keeton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight, Friday, June 17, 2005, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel, 3409 13th St.services 11 am saturday at the funeral Home Ashland, Ky., with the Rev. Stan Williams officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund of the First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg, 11512 Midland Trail, Ashland, KY 41102. Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 4 condolences.

Tish Monday June 27, 2005 at 8:02 AM

Please accept my deepest and dearest sympathy. God is especially concerned about you during this time. Psalm 34:18 states 'Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves'. I am writing to you because 1 Thess. 4:13 says '..we do not want you to be ignorant concerning those who are sleeping [in death]; that you may not sorrow just as the rest do who have no hope'. The bible provides a hope for you at Acts 24:15 which states 'and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men]themselves also entertain, that there is going to be resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous'. You have the hope of seeing your beloved one again in the future. I truly believe these scriptures and they have brought me comfort. This is in harmony with the thought at Romans 15:4 which states 'For all things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort of the scriptures we might have hope'. I hope this message brings you hope and comfort also.

Chuck Meade Saturday June 18, 2005 at 1:52 PM

While I feel this is something you knew was coming, the shock is still hard, and especially so, because of the person Blanche was to all of us. She was the kindest, gentlest, soft spoken, most loving person I have ever know. She welcomed me into your family with a feeling that I had know her for years. I have really missed her over the last few years, as well as the entire family, and I do thank you all for all the fond memories we have shared. All that was brought back at the funeral. I share with you the grief of her passing, but rejoice that she is "home", where she wanted to go, and is forever with the Lord. You are all in my prayers, as always. Chuck

Glenna ( Scott ) Rinehart Saturday June 18, 2005 at 1:21 PM

Mary Alice, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Carol Hatfield Estes Friday June 17, 2005 at 10:37 PM

Dear Mary Alice, RuthAnn, and Curt, I am keeping you close in prayer as you say goodbye to Ms. Blanche. She was such a good teacher to little girls like me at Cannonsburg Baptist Church in the 60's. I'll always remember her and the things she taught me about Jesus. May you feel God's peace during these days. God Bless

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