Glenna Rae Rose

Glenna Rae Rose, age 75, of Foss, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family and friends.

Glenna Rae Barr was born on March 22, 1949, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Hillary Harman and Omilley Berdine (Kappes) Barr. Growing up in the scenic rural landscapes of Custer County near Putnam, she was a proud 1967 graduate of Custer City High School.

On August 2, 1969, Glenna married the love of her life, Curtis Rose. Their journey together began in Weatherford, where Glenna pursued higher education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, a testament to her dedication to learning and teaching. Following college, the couple moved to Mankato, Kansas, where Glenna dedicated herself to educating children. In 1981, they settled in Foss, Oklahoma, where she continued her passion for teaching at Burns Flat, Butler, and Arapaho-Butler schools, ultimately retiring in 2012. 

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Glenna found immense joy in life's simple pleasures. She cherished moments spent boating and camping with Curtis and their cherished friends. Her love for church, horseback riding, and music echoed her vibrant spirit, and she always held a special fondness for yellow roses, symbols of love and beauty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband Curtis; and her infant brother, Charles; and her brother-in-law, GC Rose. Glenna is lovingly remembered by her family. She is survived by her nephew, Kelly Barr of Yukon, Oklahoma; niece, Kimberly Grissam and husband David of Moore, Oklahoma; brother Jerry Barr of Canute, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Val Rose; nephews, Richard and Mark Rose, as well as great nieces and nephews, Dillon and Megan Grissam.

As we celebrate Glenna's life, we remember her kindness, her laughter, and her unwavering love for those around her. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed.

Family will greet guests from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, in Clinton, OK. Services for Glenna will be held Friday at 2:00 pm, November 8, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Foss, OK. Interment will follow in the Butler Cemetery, Butler, OK.