JONNIE LOU GABRIELLI

"Every flower is a departed soul."

Jonnie Lou Baker Northup Gabrielli died peacefully at her home January 17, 2022. Born January 20, 1928 to John and Rosebud Baker in Gallipolis, Ohio. Wife of James A. Northup, deceased and Alfred Gabrielli, deceased. She is survived by two children: Daughter, Rose Marie Northup Porter Davis of Columbus, and Son, Michael Northup (spouse Katrina) of Gallipolis. She is further survived by grandchildren: James L. Hamilton, Wesley Ross Davis, Jason Michael Northup and Jennifer Rosebud Northup; and great-grandchildren: Adam Wesley Davis, Marty Ann Davis, Jaxon Michael Northup, Jameson Matthew Northup, Lyla Rose Lane, Brooke Ann Hamilton, and Ava Grace Hamilton. After caring for her grandmother on a full-time basis, she started to school to become a nurse aide. She graduated with very high scores and achieved her license in Ohio. She worked at the GDC for 25 years retiring in April 1985. May 9, 1949 she was inducted into the Eastern Star and is still recognized as a retired member. She and her husband, Alfred, travelled for many years to many places abroad and in the United States. Many of her favorite trips were to countries and states where she could enjoy the flora and fauna. She joined the Gallipolis Garden Club in 1980. She served as President of the club from 1983-1984 and 1993-1994. She was also the Region 11 Director overseeing six garden clubs in Gallia County. She enjoyed being and outstanding amateur gardener and winning various awards over the years. She also enjoyed working with her high school classmates to organize various milestone reunions over the years. She is a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and served on various committees to help the parish and the community. She was an avid lover of cats and before it was commonplace, she rescued many at her country home and found good homes for them. She will be greatly missed by family and friends who knew her. May God give her the grace she so richly deserves.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers who gave such loving care to Jonnie Lou in her final years.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM. Friday January 21, 2022 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Father Thomas Hamm officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 AM. till time of service.

Pallbearers will be: Jason Northup, Robbie Northup, Jimmy Hamilton, Travis Ratliff, Chris Snouffer, and Jack Basil.

A memorial Mass at the St. Louis Catholic Church will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the St. Louis Catholic Church 85 State Street Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 in Jonnie Lou's memory.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com