Eudora May McGlothlin Obituary (1912 - 2011)

Eudora M. "Curly" McGlothlinEudora May McGlothlin age 99 and a 65 year resident of Porterville passed away October 22, 2011 in Porterville. Eudora or "Curly" as she was known to her friends was born August 27, 1912 at Phillipsburg, KS to Lindley and Winona Freeland. She married Earl "Red" McGlothlin August 21, 1932 and in 1946 they moved to California settling in Porterville. Curly and Red had several businesses over the years but their central business was their Labor Contracting company that provided local farmers with laborers to help cultivate and harvest the various crops grown in the area. Curly's happiness however came from her family, home, and faith. Her hands were never idle. She loved to sew and crochet for herself and the family and was probably best known for the attractive blankets made from recycled Levis and colorful aprons she made and sold. She always had a beautiful flower garden and enjoyed reading books about history, romance, mysteries, and anything by Louis L'amour. She was a wonderful cook and her family's favorite recipe was her chicken and homemade egg noodles along with all her homemade jellies, jams and yummy cranberry relish. Her home has always been the hub for all family gatherings and special occasions and no matter where they gather in the future they will continue to hold her in their hearts. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl H. "Red" McGlothlin on June 1, 1999. Surviving family includes 2 sons; Dallas McGlothlin of Homestead, FL and Denton McGlothlin and wife Patricia of Sandpoint, ID. 2 daughters: Rose Maynard and husband Bob of Reno, NV and Elaine Abbink of Hanford. She also has 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and an ever growing number of great great grandchildren. No public services are scheduled. You can sign Curly's online register book or leave a message of condolence at www.whitehustfuneral.com. For additional information please contact Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Funeral & Cremation Service, 195 N. Hockett St., Porterville, CA 93257. (559)784-6485.