Biography: Barbara Hawthorne Millett, age 79, resident of 814 Green Mountain Drive , entered into eternal rest Friday, February 26, 2010. Born in Cambridge , Massachusetts , Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter Everett Fortune and Arver Belle Cilley Fortune. She was a graduate of Johnson State Teachers College in Johnson , Vermont . She passionately taught elementary school in several states -- starting her career in a woodstove-heated, one-room schoolhouse in rural Vermont . She retired in 1988, teaching her last year at a modern, air-conditioned school on the coast of Florida . Barbara delighted in her three sons and doing her Bible Study lessons; she enjoyed staying in touch with friends by letter writing, defeating crossword puzzles and winning at Spider Solitaire. She always had a smile on her face and a song on her lips. She is survived by her three sons, Tom Hawthorne and wife Jennifer who reside in Little Rock , AR ; Jeff Hawthorne who resides in Heber Springs , AR ; John R Millett, Jr. and wife Christine who reside in Annandale , VA : two granddaughters Colleen and Rosie Millett. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, John R Millett. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Road , Little Rock , on Thursday, March 4th at 12:00 noon. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street , Little Rock , AR 72204 . Phone: 501-748-3337 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom. You are dearly loved and cared for during this sad time and loss. It is hard to give up our mothers at any age. We will always be their children, no matter how old we get.
I loved Barb. She was smart, witty, interesting, and devoted to her family. There are a lot of adults who are better for having had her as a teacher. She continued to "teach" even after retirement. It was a part of who she was. She had good stories to share and a warm smile, even when in the hospital recently.
I can still hear her Maine "accent" and the way she said my name which always made me grin.
You are in my heart and prayers for God to carry you through this season of grief and the void she leaves in your lives and ours.
Her 3 sons were her pride and joy. She loved you deeply. She will remain with you and your family forever in the memories you carry with you. Some day those memories will be joyful and less painful.
Love you,
Rita