Thelma Ruth Mallow , age 84, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on March 4, 1935, the daughter of the late Clarence O. and Elsie (Lough) Hartman. On December 10, 1962, Thelma married Noah Mallow, who survives in Franklin.

Mrs. Mallow had worked at Hartman's Grill, Warner Drive In, and Franklin Garment Company, before retiring from Hanover Shoe Company, after 32 years. She was a very devoted, loving and caring mother and grandmother. Thelma was a member of the Hammer Run Church of the Brethren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by: a daughter, Jackie Pennybacker (Carroll) of Harrisonburg, VA; 3 sons, Rick Warner (Brenda) of Franklin, WV, Joe Warner (Connie) of Bellingham, WA, Jay Mallow of Franklin, WV; 2 sisters, Mary Virginia Spitzer of Timberville, VA, Patsy Munneke of Harrisonburg, VA; 2 brothers, Marvin Hartman (Betty) of Brandywine, WV, Bill Hartman of Franklin; 5 grandchildren, Valerie, Michael, Jessica, Kimberly, Shawn; and 4 great-grandchildren, Carter, Bryce, Sadie, and Tinley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: a granddaughter, Melinda Gail Warner (1979); 4 brothers, Clarence, Raymond, Ona, and Kenneth Hartman; and 4 sisters, Elsie Warner, Sylvia Hammer, Beulah Murphy, and Treva Kimble.

Mrs. Mallow's family will receive friends on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Brad Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin. Memorials may be made to Franklin Volunteer Fire Company or any Pendleton County Rescue Squad. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.