Wanda Mae Glenn

Wanda (Knight) Glenn passed away from this life on March 9, 2024, at the age of ninety-eight. She is survived by her daughter, Anne (Glenn) Lafitte, grandson, Glenn Lafitte and wife Leah, great-grandchildren, Justin Rankins and Leah, Cortney Davison, Taylor Lafitte, Griffin Lafitte and wife Morgan, Bailey Lafitte-Chronister and husband Cale, great-great grandchildren, Aubrey Rankins, Ellasyn Rankins, Cooper Rankins, and Maverick Lafitte. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Letha Knight, husband of seventy-four years, Henry Glenn, grand-daughter Suzanne Lafitte, and six siblings. Born in Lutie, Oklahoma, on August 8, 1925, Wanda was the fourth out of seven children (5 sisters and 1 brother). Wanda grew up in nearby Wilburton, Oklahoma and graduated from Wilburton High School. She and her family lived in the famous “dome house” on main street in Wilburton and later moved to and operated the “Knight Hotel”. While in high school, Wanda met Henry Glenn and were soon married. They had one daughter, Anne (Glenn) Lafitte in 1942. Soon after Anne’s birth, the young family moved to San Diego, California, where Henry was initially stationed in the U.S. Navy at the beginning of his service in World War II. After the war, the family moved back to Oklahoma where Henry attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. In 1948, the family moved to what would become their life-long home of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Wanda worked at Murray State College in Tishomingo as the secretary to the President for a number of years before acquiring her college degree in elementary education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She went on to teach second grade at Tishomingo Elementary School for 18 years before retiring in 1984. While these “life facts” tell a bit about Wanda, some of the truly wonderful chapters of her story can be found in her church service. Wanda and Henry joined the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Tishomingo soon after moving to Tishomingo in 1948. When you do the math, that is a devoted membership of over 76 years! Wanda was also a member of the choir for over 60 years of that time, a member of the Methodist Women’s Group, and played the piano during evening services. She was very involved in just about every aspect of life within the church and was actively engaged in helping others in need not only within the church but in the community. Wanda’s life was squarely centered in the mission of the church. Outside of church, Wanda was very active in local bridge clubs, Holisso club, and Johnston County Election Board service as well. Wanda also loved to travel. She and her sisters would frequently take trips together across the U.S. and even to Europe. She and Henry also loved to travel and would frequently take “bus trips” together. Oh, how she enjoyed all of those trips! Wanda also enjoyed crocheting and made many crocheted Afghans for family and friends. Wanda led a long and wonderful life filled with love for her family, joy, happiness, and service to her church and the community. Her life serves as an inspiration to her family and those who knew her. May she rest in heavenly peace. Anne and Glenn would also like to thank cousins, Karen Beare (Wanda’s niece) and her daughter Mindy Williams for all of the wonderful care they gave to Wanda while she was a resident at Beare Manor in Hartshorne for the past two years. Their care and love shown to Wanda was a blessing. Funeral services to honor and celebrate the life of Wanda (Knight) Glenn will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Tishomingo. Interment to follow at the Tishomingo Cemetery. Family hour will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Arrangements have been made under the direction and care of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home in Tishomingo. Friends and family may leave online condolences on our website at www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Wanda Mae Glenn

August 8, 1925 - March 9, 2024