Margaret Ann Glassley

Margaret Ann Glassley obituary, Westville, IN

Margaret Ann Glassley

Margaret Glassley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Newhard Funeral Home - Westville on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Margaret Glassley Obituary Margaret Ann Glassley 99, of Westville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was born February 12, 1924 in Kokomo, Indiana to James and Nina (Reser) Peck. On January 7, 1951 in Rochester, Indiana, she married Robert B. Glassley who passed away August 30, 2014. She is survived by her children, Jane Bachman of Westville, Mark (Kim) Glassley of Westville, and Kathie (Lyle Lowery) Nichols of Union Mills, seven grandchildren, 13.5 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Margaret was a member of the Westville United Methodist Church, the Home Economics Club in LaPorte, was a founding member of the Ladys Circle of the Westville United Methodist Church, and volunteered at the Westville United Methodist Resale Shop for many years. She volunteered and donated much of her time also, serving Meals on Wheels with her husband. She was retired from Westville Elementary School where she taught for many years. Prior to teaching, she was a County Home Demonstration Agent. Some of Margarets favorite pastimes included swimming, writing, traveling, sewing, and spending time with her family. She loved storytelling and especially reading to her students after lunch. A memorial service for Margaret will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 7th at the Westville United Methodist Church in Westville. Pastor Toby Guill will officiate. There will be a gathering with the family in the Family Life Center from 10:00 AM until the time of the memorial service in the church. Memorial donations for Margaret can be made to the Westville United Methodist Church. www.newhardfuneralhome.com
Services
Gathering of Family and Friends
Friday
April 7, 2023
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Family Life Center at the Westville United Methodist Church
154 W. Main St.
Westville, IN 46391
Memorial Service
Friday
April 7, 2023
11:00 AM
Westville United Methodist Church
Main St.
Westville, IN 46391 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Margaret, please visit our Tree Store.

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