Mary Frances Miller Hawthorn's Obituary
Mary Frances Miller Hawthorn, 95, of Memphis, TN passed away suddenly on January 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Elmer John Hawthorn; her parents, Frank J. Miller and Nellye Dea; and her sister Myra Dea Miller Patterson. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Hawthorn Chase and husband Lee James Chase III of Memphis, TN; her 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Chase Chandler and husband Lauren Michael Chandler, Lee James Chase IV, and Katherine Hawthorn Chase; and 2 great-grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Chandler and Lauren Lee Chandler. Ms. Hawthorn retired from the Naval Hospital in Millington,TN where she served for 32 years. A reception to celebrate her life will be held at The Village at Germantown at 7820 Walking Horse Circle on Friday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made in her name to either Ave Maria Home in Bartlett, Germantown Methodist Church, where she was a member, or a charity of your choice.
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