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Mattie Glenn Obituary
September 14, 1939 - April 30, 2024
Mattie Lee Coleman Glenn, 84, was born on September 14, 1939 to the late Geneva and Buck Coleman in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Glenn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Johnny Gray Glenn; three sisters, Carrie Coleman Gray, Elease Coleman Jackson, and Mildred Watlington; four brothers, Wayne Coleman, Oscar "Sonny" Coleman, James Coleman, and Theodore "Bay Bay" Coleman; and a son in law, Ben Jones, Jr.
She was educated in Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Atkins High School.
She was a retiree of Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System, serving over 45 years at Paisley IB Magnet School and Paisley High School.
She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Johnny D. Glenn of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Lisa G. Jones (Bobby L. Thomas) of Winston-Salem, NC; granddaughters, Tiffani Jones (Jeremy Johnson) of Warner Robins, GA, and Janay Glenn of Charlotte, NC; a son of the heart, Frank Walker of Houston, TX; sister, Gloria Phillips (Tommy); brother, Fredrick Coleman; brother-in-law, Richard Gray, Sr.; sister-in-law, Barbara Watson Coleman; special cousin, Tony McCullough; lifelong friends, Marilyn Hanner, Yvonne Thompson (Lester), and Brenda McLaurin; along with a host of family and friends.
A special thank you to the entire staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, especially her nurse, Netta Evans and in-home caregiver, Ann Shields.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Union Baptist Church with Bishop Sir Walter Mack officiating. The family visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gilmorefunerals.com. Arrangements entrusted to Gilmore Memorial Funeral Services
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Rev Beverly W McMillian
May 11, 2024
She was the glue that held Paisley High School together. A wonderful sweet Lady. She will be missed. Condolences on your loss.
MaryAnn Sonntag
May 10, 2024
Dear Glenn Family,
My first assignment as an assistance principal was at Paisley where I was fortunate to have Mattie Glenn as the lead secretary. Ms.Glenn (as I always called her) was so welcoming and kind to me. She was the ultimate professional and took me under her wing. I will be forever grateful for knowing her.
Maryann Sonntag (Edmond, OK).
Betty Boston
May 10, 2024
Lisa, Johnnie and family
May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Your hearts will one day be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Mattie was such a lovely person with a kind heart and spirit. I love her and will surely miss her. Rest in Paradise, my sister.
Iris Womble
May 10, 2024
Lisa, sending my deepest, understanding sympathy to you and your family in the death of your beautiful mother. I knew her first as your mother when you were in my 6th grade class at Brunson - then I had the good fortune to work with her for a few years at Paisley. You are blessed to have had such an outstanding roll model these many years!
Kerry Crutchfield
May 10, 2024
I am saddened to hear of Mattie's passing. I was fortunate to work with her for 30+ of her years at Paisley and knew her as kind, considerate, and the consummate professional. My sincerest condolences to Lisa and the rest of the family.
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