GEARHART Ferne Gearhart, age 81, went into the arms of Jesus with her family by her side on December 22, 2008. A longtime member of North Park Church of Christ. Mrs. Gearhart retired from Eagle Realty as an Administrative Assistant after her years of dedicated service. She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her devoted sons, Michael E. (Carol) Gearhart and Mark A. (Anita) Gearhart; grandchildren, Michelle (Jose) Cruz, Gregory Gearhart, Lauren Gearhart, Andrea and Adam Gearhart; great-grandchildren, Makenzie Gearhart and Emma Cruz; brothers, Bill Lowry and Paul (Jean) Lowry; sister-in-law, June Lowry; nieces and nephews; special friend, Dorothy Chick; many other friends. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Gearhart, brother Denver Lowry. Family will receive friends Friday, 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd. The Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. at North Park Church of Christ, 4938 Westerville Rd., Columbus! 43231, where family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., to the time of service. Pastor Steve Petty, officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to North Park Church of Christ Memorial Fund in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to her family. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/24/2008