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Janie Marlowe Heard Malone passed peacefully on Easter morning, March 31, 2024. She was 100 years and three months old. She lived through approximately 40% of America’s history. Born on December 28, 1923, she was the second child of Dr. William Anderson and Betty Revell Marlowe of Walstonburg, NC. After being named Valedictorian of her high school class, she attended Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina and finished her education at the University of South Carolina as an art student. She remained an enthusiastic Tar Heel fan for her entire life. She and her sister Rubye became stewardesses with National Airlines. She first met her husband-to-be, Thomas V. Heard, Jr., on a flight to Jacksonville, Florida. They eventually married and had two children: Thomas V. Heard, III, and Deborah Marlowe Heard Watson. They lived in Florence, SC, Charlotte, NC, and Hartsville, SC, where her husband served as Regional Manager of Southern Bell. They lived in Hartsville for the longest time because they loved the town and its people. They were active members of First Presbyterian Church, Hartsville Country Club, and Prestwood Country Club. Janie taught American history at Hartsville Junior High School to many interesting students. Her classes were said to be enjoyable because of her innovative presentation skills. Eventually, she opened Janie Heard Flowers and Gifts, which she ran with her husband until he passed in 1982. After that, she moved to Pawley’s Island and later met Lt. Colonel Edwin F. Malone, USAF Retired, of Murrells Inlet. After several years, they married and enjoyed 20 wonderful years together, often traveling in America and Europe but always happy to return to life on the water. Ed passed in 2003. She remained in Pawley’s Island and loved golf, painting, gardening, reading, and bridge. She had many friends and family nearby. She was a member of Pawley’s Island Presbyterian Church and Litchfield Country Club. She was active in her service club, a proud member of the Red Hats, and was a volunteer at Brookgreen Gardens. She lived an extraordinary life and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Janie’s parents, her husband Tom Heard, her husband, Ed Malone, her sister, Rubye Marlowe Phillips, and her brother, Dr. James Manning Marlowe, predeceased her. She is survived by her son, Thomas V. Heard, III (Cathy); daughter, Deborah Marlowe Heard Watson (Mark); brother, William Anderson "Bill" Marlowe, Jr.; ten grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1 o'clock on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville, SC. The family will receive guests from 11:30 until 12:30 at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, 306 W. Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC. A luncheon will be held at 981 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC, following the service. Memorials may be made to Pawley’s Island Presbyterian Church, 9967 Ocean Highway, Pawley’s Island, SC 29585, Brookgreen Gardens,1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, or any other charity. The family is at 55 Sweet Gum Drive, Pawley’s Island, SC 29585. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the healthcare professionals who have assisted us at The Lakes at Litchfield, Arbor Landing of Pawley’s Island, Waccamaw Regional Hospital, and Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Also, a very special thanks to you, “Q,” wherever you are!

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Mrs. Janie Marlowe Heard Malone

December 28, 1923 - March 31, 2024