Blanche M. Gathagan

Mrs. Gathagan, 92, Glasgow, died Sunday March 2, 2014 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She was born February 4, 1922, in Ansonville, a daughter of the late Nelson E. and Irene L. (Reed) Irwin. On October 31, 1940, in Cumberland, MD., she married William P. Gathagan who died April 12, 2007. Surviving are a son Nelson Gene and his wife Gail of Knoxville, TN and a daughter Gail M. McClellan and her husband David of Glasgow. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, 1 greatgreatgranddaughter along with a brother R.J. in New York. She was preceded in death by an infant son Larry, a daughter Rita Fink, 2 brothers Bruce and Danny and 2 sisters Lorene Hullihen and Kendra Mann.

Blanche had worked as a beautician, enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her dog Zoey. She had attended Hollentown Assembly of God.

Friends will be received Wednesday March 5, 2014 from 4-8 pm at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm with Pastor Joe Hollen officiating. Interment in Fruit Hill Cemetery, Ansonville.