Myrt Glatzer
Jackson
Myrtle Willingham Glatzer, 82, of Jackson, MS passed away Tuesday April 2, 2013 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Foley, AL to Jessie and Trudy Willingham. Myrt was one of the state's early pioneers in special education and served the State department of Education until her retirement. Myrt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelors's degree in Education and graduated from the University of Southern MS with a Master's Degree in Special Education.
Myrt and her husband, Keith S. Glatzer, a notable news reporter and newscaster for WDAM in Hattiesburg and WLBT in Jackson, were married Decembrer 20, 1952 and enjoyed a loving relationship until Keith's passing in 1986.
Myrt was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Trudy, her husband Keith, and her sister Millie. She is survived by her two sons, Marc and Eric, and her brother, Larry Willingham, and two grandchildren, Lura Glatzer and Eric Glatzer II.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Tuesday April 9, 2013 at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, preceded by visitation at 12 Noon.
Memorials may be made to St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 643 Beasley Rd., Jackson, MS 39206-3827.
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I am thinking of Marc, Eric and family at this very sad time. Myrt always took the time to make me feel very welcome, which was appreciated so much. I also remember how proud she was of the acheivements of her late husband Keith and the care she put into cataloguing his deeds - achievements he probably could not have made without her support to the family. It was a priviledge to have met her.
Dorothy-Jean McCoubrey
April 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a great lady. The Dearman Family Hattiesburg
April 9, 2013
Thinking of each family during this time of loss. Mert remains a warm spot in my memory
Susan E. Steadman
April 8, 2013
Having lost my mother I know how tragic it is and knowing this I am very sad for the family and especially for my friend Marc. Linda and I offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time and want you to know that you, your family and especially your mom are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Linda Blevins
April 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family.
Laurie Farmer
April 8, 2013
So sorry to hear this my thoughts and prayers are with marc and eric and the rest of the family
Skipper Longstaff
April 8, 2013
I truly miss my sister and surogate mother. My heart is broken by her passing. Her memory can no longer supply the answers to my questions about our childhood. Love you Myrt! Bro.
Larry Willingham
April 8, 2013
It sorrows me to know that my old family friend is gone. My friendship with her spanned 40+ years. Rest in peace, Myrt
Gregory S. Ervin
April 7, 2013
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