Gladys Marie Crosthwaite, age 89 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born in Heidrick, Kentucky on February 13, 1920 the daughter of William & Mae (Peters) Cannon. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Heidrick, Kentucky, attended the Shiloh Church, Dayton. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years Edward Crosthwaite, daughter Lisa Marie (Jeff) Baltes of Zambia, Africa, stepdaughter Connie Sue (Leonard) Gaffney of Trotwood and Patricia (Frank) Snoot of Vandalia, 5 grandchildren Aaron Collett, Amber Lynn Hawkins, Kiera Evans, Lindsey Lette, and Allison Baltes, 6 great grandchildren Cory & Connor Collett, Noah & Benjamin Hawkins, Janaea Evans and baby Lette, and a sister Matte-Lee Weinman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Gorman Cannon and a sister Opal Lee Cannon.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 12:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City with Rev. Richard Van Tine officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Marie''s memory to the Shiloh Church, 5300 Philadelphia Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45415.