In Memory Of
Wanda Glenn
1926
2017
Wanda Glenn
May 26, 1926 — June 11, 2017
Wanda Glenn, 91, Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
Wanda married Wilbur Ray Glenn, both of Lyndon, on July 25, 1944 in San Diego, CA during World War II. They were married for 72 years.
Her children are, Larry (Sally) Glenn, Donald (Janice) Glenn, Ronald (Cindy) Glenn, Melinda (Dave) Mackay; grandchildren, Cherilyn, Sandy, Jeff, Brian, Shonn, Chris, Marcy, Ryan, Jeremy; 10 great-grandchildren; and many more who called Wanda, "Grandma".
She was born May 26, 1926 in Topeka and graduated from Lyndon High School. She was active in Home Builders Association Auxiliary, loved baking, and was a baker at Washburn Rural High School. She was also active in Kelly House and supported the Alzheimer's Association. She was a member of Seabrook and First Congregational Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Lee Rothrock, Alice Kay Smart; grandson, Brian Tharp; and son-in-law, Dave Mackay.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. following the service at the Lyndon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St. Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family visit the guestbook below.
Wanda married Wilbur Ray Glenn, both of Lyndon, on July 25, 1944 in San Diego, CA during World War II. They were married for 72 years.
Her children are, Larry (Sally) Glenn, Donald (Janice) Glenn, Ronald (Cindy) Glenn, Melinda (Dave) Mackay; grandchildren, Cherilyn, Sandy, Jeff, Brian, Shonn, Chris, Marcy, Ryan, Jeremy; 10 great-grandchildren; and many more who called Wanda, "Grandma".
She was born May 26, 1926 in Topeka and graduated from Lyndon High School. She was active in Home Builders Association Auxiliary, loved baking, and was a baker at Washburn Rural High School. She was also active in Kelly House and supported the Alzheimer's Association. She was a member of Seabrook and First Congregational Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Lee Rothrock, Alice Kay Smart; grandson, Brian Tharp; and son-in-law, Dave Mackay.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. following the service at the Lyndon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St. Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wanda Glenn, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, June 16, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Service
Friday, June 16, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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