Lois B. Glessner

Lois B. Glessner left this world to meet her Savior face-to-face on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Her husband, Merle Glessner, and her parents Harry and Ruth Hays of Monticello, IL, predeceased her.

Born on July 2, 1921 in Monticello, Illinois, Lois’ life spanned almost 97 years. During the course of her life, her many activities included daughter, wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, farmer, domestic engineer, Sunday School teacher, child transport manager, menu planner and bookkeeper. She and Merle brought their four children up in the same historic brick farmhouse where she herself was born and raised. An avid gardener, bird watcher and flower lover, she enjoyed studying the Bible, family fishing trips to Canada and drinking lots of black coffee.

She leaves behind her children, Norman (Mary Anne), Gordon, Sue Bennett (John) and Jean (Tim Campbell). Her grandchildren, Laurie Bessett, Kristine Neil, Darron Bennett (Clara), Miranda Bennett (Brock Sibert) and Sidney Campbell as well as two great grandchildren, Joseph and Theodore.

The family would like to extend many thanks to the staff at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville and ViaQuest Hospice for their excellent care. A private ceremony will be held by the family.

Should anyone want to make a memorial donation, Lois was a long-time supporter of Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care of Crawfordsville entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com