Glennerose Willoughby

Glennerose Willoughby Battle Creek Glennerose Willoughby, age 81, died Saturday, October 30, 2010, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Glennerose was born on November 12, 1928, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Earl and Thelma (Lake) Warren. She had lived most of her life in the Battle Creek area but lived in Florida after her husband Robert retired. She attended Battle Creek Central High School. On January 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert F. Willoughby who survives. Glennerose worked for Triple AAA, H.B. Sherman and Michigan Livestock in the clerical department for several years. She was president of the P.T.A. from 1965 to 1968. She enjoyed playing games on the computer, reading, shopping, entertaining, fashion, movies and music. Glennerose was most known for her zest for life and her vibrant personality. She loved her family deeply and cherished spending time with them. Glenna's tenacious spirit was an inspiration to all those around her and has forever touched the souls of those closest to her. She will be greatly missed and those left behind are eternally grateful for the positive impact she had on their lives. Surviving are her sons, Robert Lee (Sandra) Willoughby of Clayton, NC, and Chris (Rebecca) Willoughby of Battle Creek; 6 grandchildren, Brandy, Lacey, Christopher, Gregory, Ryan and Jerry; 3 great grandchildren, Lee, Conner and Autumn; her sister, Tootie Johnson of Battle Creek; and her brother, Tom (Janet) Warren of Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Pyatte of Naples, Florida. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2010 at the funeral home with the Minister Gordon Pippin officiating. Interment will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence or the American Cancer Society.