Name: Visitation for Glenna Sue Lurten
Start: 2018-07-07T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-07T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Newcomer's Noland Road Chapel

Glenna Sue Lurten of Independence, Missouri went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Newcomers Noland Road Chapel, 509 South Noland Road, Independence. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Glenna was born May 7, 1968 at Conley Maternity Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., to Buddy and Linda Lurten. She was a lifelong resident of Independence and attended the First Church of God many years. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1986. Glenna received a degree in management/marketing at Park University, where she graduated magna cum maude in 1993. She later received a degree in education from Graceland University. Glenna taught at Randall Elementary in the Independence School District and later in the Blue Springs School District at the Freshman Center. Glenna was close to receiving her doctorate to further her career in education at Nova Southeastern University. Glenna had a love for children, and it showed in how she worked with her students and how she went above and beyond meeting their needs. Glenna was a creative English teacher, and her goal was to instill a love of reading in her students. Glenna's classroom reflected her creative personality and love of literature.
Glenna was a kind-hearted and caring person and was known to help those who were in financial need. She was a lover of cats and rescued many. Glenna enjoyed doing cross-stitch and different sewing projects. She was creative and artistic and was an avid reader. Glenna had a flair for fashion and makeup. She never met a stranger and could talk to anyone with ease. Glenna loved to cook and share food as well as new recipes with others.
Glenna was preceded in death by her brother, Eric Lurten; maternal grandparents, James and Ruby Cook; and paternal grandparents, James and Emma Lurten. Glenna was extremely close to two other cousins who preceded her in death, Christopher Foley and Angie Gregory.
Glenna is survived by her parents, Buddy and Linda Lurten; brother, Michael Lurten; aunts and uncle, Brenda Stagner, Glenda and John Foley, and Ellen Sparks. She is also survived by cousins, Nick, Whitney and Ella Foley; Cody and Addison Gardner; as well as many more cousins.
In lieu of flowers to honor Glenna's love of teaching, donations will be received of backpacks and school supplies that will be given to Thomas Hart Benton Elementary, where Glenna attended.
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Published by The Examiner on Jul. 6, 2018.

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Virginia Hudson

July 22, 2018

I first met Glenna several years ago while involved with the same scout troop as her late brother, Eric. She was out going, very friendly. I am deeply saddened by her death at such a young age. My sympathies to Buddy, Linda, Glenda Foley and the rest of her family.

Dr. Alyce Sherman

July 9, 2018

A Reason and A Season

Sometimes individuals come into ours lives at various times. They enter our lives, we become friends, we share thoughts ideas, experiences, and often the timing God sent them to us seems to be, at the right time and at the right moment. Just as seasons change, relationships are privy to the same universal ebb and flow and before you realize it, that relationship slips into a faded memory. I know you all can recall those, reason for a season friends if you really think about it.

This past weekend I received messages from colleagues about a friend from my past who made her transitionI was shocked! You see, I hadn't spoken to her for 5 years.

I was immediately overwhelmed by fond memories of how much fun we had together and how she was there for me and I was there for her. What I remember most about her was her laughter, her smile that could light up a room, her style, her compassion for others, and her willingness to help anyone in need. Yet, just as seasons change, over the years, (for no particular reason) we drifted apart. So Glenna (my friend for a season) I am grateful you were a part of my life for a reasonmay you rest in heavenly peace as I shall cherish your smile in my heart
forever and ever...

July 6, 2018

My sympathy to the family and friends during this difficult time. May God's loyal love comfort you and help you through this time of grief. (Psalms 119:76)

VO

Dilon Roland

July 5, 2018

Ms. Lurten, you really knew how to keep peoples heads up and you were an awesome inspiration to the whole class at the Freshman Center. You will be so missed by everyone who knew you.
My heart is sad... Rest In Peace.
Dilon Roland

Suggie

July 3, 2018

Glenna, your light was so impossibly bright. You will be missed

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