Stratford, NJ, USA
My grandmother passed away peacefully last Wednesday evening at the rehabilitation facility in Voorhees where she had been staying temporarily for several weeks.
She was 90, and she lived a full and happy life. It wasn’t unexpected, and it was probably for the best. But it’s still sad.
I have pages and pages of things I want to say here, but I just don’t know where to begin. I’m getting my notes together, though, so I’m sure I’ll type something up soon.
For now, here is Nana’s obituary, written by my mom, as it will run in the Courier-Post on Wednesday and Thursday of this week:
Horner, Evelyn I
(nee Ingling)
On October 1, 2008 at the age of 90, a Stratford resident for over 45 years.
Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Horner. Loving mother to her devoted daughter and best friend Amy Butterworth of Blackwood, NJ. Proud and loving Nana to her grandsons Gary Butterworth and Glen Butterworth. Sister to William Ingling of Cary, NC. Aunt to a niece and several nephews and former mother in law of Dale Butterworth. Predeceased by her brother Walter Ingling of Vineland, NJ.
Evelyn worked for many years at Hartly Goves in Vineland NJ and later retired from US Vision. She was a 60 year member of the Eastern Star. She volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America and Stratford Library for many years. Evelyn enjoyed dining out and local excursions. But there was no greater joy than spending time with her daughter and grandsons. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved and cared for her family. She was able to spend her remaining years in the home she knew thanks to the love of her devoted grandson and caregiver, Gary Butterworth. Also, a special thanks to her neighbors Kathy and Charlie Morlock and Family, Claire and Joe Falls, Mario Gendrachi and Sharon Hyatt and Family and Ross and Joan Hammer for their care, concern and support over the years.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to join the family to remember Evelyn on Saturday, October 11at Zale Funeral Home, Stratford, NJ. Eastern Star Service beginning at 11 am. Interment with her late husband at Woodbury Memorial Park.
Link: http://miva.courierpostonline.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?08obdetail.mv+HORNER,%2BEVELYN%2BI.+10a08a08
I am seaching for some idea to write in my blog… somehow come to your blog. best of luck. Eugene
Hi Gary, I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I hope you’ll always remember that you made her last years very comfortable. Take care.
Gene
I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. My heart goes out to you.
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