This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KandyBackAgee Surnames: Blanton, Coldwell, McLain Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.harlan/14660/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON PHOEBE MCLAIN FROM THE MORROW COUNTY (OH) SENTINEL 2/8/07 Phoebe J. (Blanton) McLain, 86, of Fulton, OH passed away in her sleep December 30, 2007 at her granddaughter's home in Westerville, OH. She was born in Wallins Creek, KY, October 5, 1921, to Granville and Fannie (Coldwell) Blanton. On July 29, 1948, Phoebe married her loving husband of 59 years, Joe McLain, who survives. She was a true caregiver in every sense of the word and helped many as a nurse at the Fulton Nursing Home for 24 years until her retirement in 1986. She lived life according to her own beliefs and never hesitated to speak her mind. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking, singing, bingo and spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Phoebe is sorely missed and fondly remembered by those who hold her dear. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe; six sons, Ernest (Sharon) Osborne of Cardington, OH, Albert (Betty) McLain of Knoxville, TN, Delmar McLain of Cardington, Darryl (Jan) McLain of Fulton, OH, Donnie McLain of Mount G! ilead, OH, Darcell (Kathy) McLain of Westerville, OH; and daughter, Carlene McLain of Dublin, OH; four sisters, Edna (Willard) Hensley of Mount Olive, KY, Eva Bird of Albertville, AL, Dorothy Kyrk of Cardington, Minnie Osborne of Mount Gilead; and two brothers, Bill (Betty) Blanton of Cardington and Hubert Blanton of Mount Gilead. In addition to her parents, Phoebe was preceded in death by brothers, Dave Brock and Samuel Blanton. Her family greeted friends January 6, 2008 at the Snyder Funeral Home, Mount Gilead, where funeral services followed. Burial was in Fulton Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.