Joy Glagola

Joy Glagola, Ponca City resident, passed away in Oklahoma City, Okla., surrounded by her family. She was 65. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Lyle Shipley, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Longwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends at Trout Funeral Home in Ponca City, Okla., from 6-8 p.m. today.Madelyn Joy Martin, daughter of Billie Jean and Dawson Martin, was born on March 6, 1943, in Greenville. In 1961 Joy graduated from Greenville High School where she participated in cheerleading and Girls State and was selected to the Texas All State Choir. She also taught piano lessons for several years. Joy continued her education at Texas Tech University, where she majored in music. She graduated in 1964. The same year, Joy sang at the World’s Fair in New York City, N.Y., as a member of the Texas Tech Madrigal Singers. She was also a member of Gamma Phi Beta. On June 24, 1982, Joy married Peter Glagola in Cape Cod, Mass. They lived abroad for many years, recently returning to make their home in Ponca City, Okla. She was loved for her musical talent, sense of humor and ability to bring laughter and joy to all who knew her. Family members include her husband of Ponca City, Okla.; a daughter, Dana Dempewolf and husband Scott of Ardmore, Okla.; son David Youngblood and wife Jill of Edmond, Okla.; stepson Matthew Glagola and wife Bree of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Jon Martin and wife Terrie of St. Joseph, Mo.; sister Marty Anderson and husband Bob Johnston of Boston, Mass.; grandchildren Emma, Rebecca and Eli Dempewolf, Zachary, Jared, Dylan and Cade Youngblood; and nephews, Kyle and Korey Martin and J.D. Johnston. She was preceded in death by her parents. Family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Susan G. Komen Foundation or the local humane society.