Cora Hicks
Cora Hicks, 84, of Lakeland, born on April 17, 1940 in Bell Center, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Peggy Crowe
Peggy Crowe, 92, of Plant City, Fla., born on Oct. 12, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia entered into eternal rest on Dec. 14, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Jean Aaron Morris
Jean Aaron Morris, born on Feb. 11, 1929 in Athens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 17, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Lawrence ‘Larry’ Keith, Jr.
Lawrence “Larry” Keith, Jr., 83, of Lithia, Florida, born on September 14, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2024.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Pedro Mendoza De La Luz
Pedro Mendoza De La Luz, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born on Jan. 9, 1945, in San Miguel Tecomatlan, Guerrero, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 15, 2024.
Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Wilbur Owens
Wilbur Owens, 86, of Valrico, Fla., born on Oct. 31, 1938, in Rebecca, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 18, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Mary Ellen Strohbach
Mary Ellen Strohbach, 79, of Plant City, born on October 14, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on December 13, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
Ewanna Jane Glaros Linton
Ewanna Jane Glaros Linton, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 20, 2024, in Lakeland, Fla., surrounded by her family at the age of 79. Ewanna was a beacon of light, love and joy to all who knew her.
Ewanna was born in Plant City, Fla. on Nov. 30, 1945, to Jack and Juanita Glaros. She was preceded in death by both parents and her sister, Jean. She is survived by her loving husband, Ernest, of 60 years as well as her two children, Laura Smith and Matthew (Melissa) Linton, her eight grandchildren, Brittany, Josh, Jared (Joanne), Cameron (Beyonce), Cristian, Courtney, Jackson and Declan and four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Maddox, Callista and Genevalise.
Ewanna attended Plant City High School where she graduated in 1963. There, she met her husband, Ernest, whom she married in 1964. After marrying, Ernest and Ewanna began their love story that became the admiration of many, setting the example of what a loving marriage should be. They started their family and Ewanna dedicated herself to raising her children alongside her husband, pouring her love into them one moment at a time. After years spent as a homemaker, she then worked for the City of Lakeland from 1998-2008.
Ewanna was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Plant City, FL. She embodied the love of her Savior by her warm and welcoming spirit that she shared with all who were fortunate enough to be in her presence.
Ewanna’s love for her family was fierce and unwavering. Always the peacemaker, Ewanna was a matriarch in the purest sense of the word. She was the North Star of the family, involved in every aspect of each family member’s lives. She always made spending time with family a priority and made it a point to attend every event big or small. Nothing was more important to her than making sure her family was showered in love.
Those who knew Ewanna will remember her for her smile, her kind eyes, gentleness, and abundant love. As we bid farewell to Ewanna in this life, we are comforted to know she is in the presence of her Heavenly Father and is watching over all of us in her glorious seat in Heaven.
The family of Ewanna would like for those in attendance at her funeral service to please wear red in her honor.
Friends and family will be received Dec. 28, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 905 W Terrace Dr, Plant City, FL 33563.
A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Joe Bowles officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812, at 2:30 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.lanier.care.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Lanier Funeral and Cremation Services, 717 Griffin Road Lakeland, FL 33805, (863) 687-3996
