Annette R. McGowan
Sept. 16, 1957 – Feb. 12, 2025
Annette R. McGowan, 67, of Gettysburg, formerly of Gallitzin, died Wednesday at Genesis Center in Gettysburg. She was born in Gallitzin, a daughter of Edward and Delores (Lawn) McGowan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers: Patrick, Edward and Dennis.
Surviving are a sister, Michelle McGowan of Hollidaysburg: brothers, Thomas McGowan (Mary) of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Girard of Gallitzin; nieces: Amanda (Philip) Kim of Canal Fulton, Ohio; Melissa Wertz; and Jordan Glass of Hollidaysburg; and nephews: Benjamin, Samuel and Andrew Kim in Ohio. Annette loved all her nieces and nephews like they were her own.
During Annette’s last conversation, she talked of her love for Tina Macaurelle, Andrea and Knut Reilly, Jessica, Patrick and Rachael. (Cousin Becky)
Annette moved to Gettysburg and made her home. She loved being on her own. Thank God for the Reillys, as they were her close family, thank you for letting her in. Eventually, she went to work full time at Green Acres as a nurse’s aide, where she retired.
She made friends wherever she went: Roxey, Carol, Lois, Dottie, Donna, Anne, Sharon and Cheryl McClosky.
There will be a gathering in late April for family and friends.
Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.