n in Mason City. Always known for her kind heart and generosity, Ethel was always willing to provided hair care services to members of the community regardless of their ability to pay.
In November of 2010 Ethel was united in marriage to Gary Treslan in Mason City. They resided in Cedar Falls, Blackhawk County.
Ethel loved listening to music, especially her old school artists such as Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston; she also loved listening to Gospel music. Even through her illnesses, Ethel prided herself on keeping close with all of her family. They were first and foremost in her life.
Those grateful in sharing in her life include her husband, Gary Treslan; her children, Omar Harrington, Ashley Ashby, and Aura Lane; her loving grandchildren; siblings, Bennie Mae Caldwell, Jeania (Daniel) Craddock, Claude Harrington, Robert Harrington, Perry (Cynthia) Harrington, Joe Lee Harrington, Donald Harrington, and Mark Harrington; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Rachel; and her sister, Peggy.
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