Obituary: Mary Youngblood Glenn, April 12, 2013

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
March 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - April 19, 2013

MARY YOUNGBLOOD GLENN

Mary Youngblood Glenn of Bronte departed this world on April 12, 2013. 
Her Lord and Savior, as well as loved ones and friends, rejoiced at her 
coming home.

Mary was born to Leonard Thomas and Alma Mahaffey Youngblood on May 13, 
1922, in Blackwell. The Youngbloods moved to Bronte when Mary was four 
years old and her father became president of the bank. She graduated 
from Bronte schools and then graduated from Hardin Simmons University 
where she made many life-long friends.

Mary married Earl F. (Tuny) Glenn on July 2, 1945, shortly after Tuny's 
return from Germany during WWII. They were stationed in Benton Harbor, 
Michigan, and then returned home to Bronte after Tuny's discharge from 
the army. They were blessed with their first daughter, Marilyn, and 
their second daughter, Frances, while there.

Mary and Tuny were recalled to the army during the Korean fracas and 
lived with their two daughters in St. Louis and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 
After release from the service, they returned to Bronte where Mary 
was involved in the family insurance business. A third daughter, Laura, 
was born into the family.

Mary was involved in her home, church, and community all her life. Mary 
and Tuny created a life centered around the Lord and modeled Godly 
behavior for their family and others. Mary was an active member of the 
First Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. She was a 
director of the First National Bank for many years. Mary was also a 
charter member of the Sorosis Study Club and served on the Nursing 
Home Board.

In their later years, Mary and Tuny enjoyed summers in Ruidoso, New 
Mexico, where they made many friends. They especially loved being 
there with their friends Royce and Jean Fancher.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, L. T. and Alma Youngblood; 
her sister, Virginia Boecking; and her husband of 66 years, 
Earl F. (Tuny) Glenn.
 
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Bivins and Frances Crumpler 
of Bronte and Laura Austin of San Antonio. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren: Janet White and husband, Keith, of Abilene; 
Christy Hortenstine and husband, David, of Taylor; Jason Pierce and 
wife, Opal, of San Angelo; Melissa Jenschke and husband, David, of 
San Antonio; Devlin Pierce and wife, Erin, of San Angelo; Anna Austin 
and Elizabeth Austin of New Braunfels. 

She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren: Gabriel Davidson, 
Zachary Davidson, Jonathan De LaCruz, Rachel White, Lauren Hortenstine, 
Jordan White, Jacob Jenschke, Allie White, Brendan Pierce, Matthew 
Hortenstine, Joseph Jenschke, Mason Hortenstine, and Kayleigh Pierce; 
one great-great-grandaughter Brayleigh Davidson, and one brother-in-law, 
Dale Glenn, of San Angelo.

Mary's family would like to give special thanks to Marian Gohman for 
the loving care she gave to Mary.  Marian has been a blessing to our 
family. We would also like to thank the staff of the Bronte Health 
and Rehab for the kindness they showed to Mary in her last days.

Memorials may be made to the Bronte Nursing Home Auxiliary, c/o Doris 
Sims, P.O. Box G, Bronte, Texas 76933 or the First United Methodist 
Church Food Ministry, P.O. Box D, Bronte, Texas 76933. 

A memorial service for Mary will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 20,
2013, at the First Baptist Church in Bronte with a short visitation 
immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. A private family 
graveside service will follow.

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