Willie Stevenson Glanton J. D.

She was a hero to all who knew her. So gracious but strong as steel. She broke many barriers always with skill and heart. I miss her every day. Roxanne Conlin

It was an absolute pleasure to serve Ms Glanton. She is forever an inspiration to me.

Willie was the kindest, most thoughtful woman i have ever known. I first met her in 1964 when i invited her to a meeting of the Polk County Young Democrats. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act has just passed Congress. Some in the large audience were members of the White Citizens Council. I warned Willie and she reassured me that everything would be all right. After she explained the bill, she took questions and some were unbelievably offensive. She maintained her calm, charming...

I always thought she was so beautiful, almost like royalty, but it was the respect that she had of my family that keyed me that she was special and to be admired. As I grew older and saw her progress in stature by the world's standards, I realized that she was that role model that so many young women who looked like her needed. I always felt welcomed in her company and treasured her because she knew my grandmother so well. She was so proud of us all you could see that in her smile as she...

Mrs. Glanton will be remembered for her gentle persuasion and kind advocacy. As a young legislator and activist, she guided me more than once. Lessons will taught and remembered. - Jack Hatch

Mrs. Glanton was one of the wonderful role models in the Des Moines community for us as children and young adults, then as women out in the world ourselves. Gracious and strong, she was such an asset! Condolences to her family.

Mrs. Glanton's unbridled passion nurtured so many in a quiet and genteel fashion that now and for years to come that spark will be embellished in someones conversation piece to remember to do the right thing without rewards.

A special friendship that is archived into my golden tea leaves wishing rest and tranquility.

MaryAnn Spicer

Willie and Luther were good friends of our family. She was an elegant and charming lady and will be missed by the entire Des Moines community.

My mother spent time with her in the day discussing bussing etc , my mother appreciated e inspiration to the community and supported her, this was many years ago and my mother passed in the 70's your mother was an awesome inspiration to the community. Prayers for your family ( my mother was Pat Connolly)