Lusena Jeanette Anderson Glowen's Obituary
Lusena Jeanette (Anderson) Glowen, 91, born June 8, 1929, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020 after enduring a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Lusena, affectionately called “Lu” leaves behind her loving husband of 69 years Donald H. Glowen of Memphis, TN; daughter Christine L. Ventre and husband Daniel of Germantown, TN; son Ronald G. Glowen and wife Ann of Omaha, NE; daughter-in-law Susan Glowen of Bartlett, TN; grandchildren Amy Lindsey and husband Justin, Lisa Walker and husband Jason, Logan Ventre and wife Jennifer, Colleen Fritch and husband Jeff, and Katie Van Geem and husband Tim as well as 13 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Glowen was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Edith (Ericksen) Anderson; son Jack Glowen; grandson Brian Glowen, great-grandson Lochlan Ventre, and sister Marian Gabriel.
Lu Glowen was born in rural Illinois in the small town of Clarendon Hills. She attended school in the Chicago area and met the love of her life Donald as bridal party participants in a wedding of mutual friends. Lu delighted in co-hosting with Don, countless customer appreciation events often by custom rail cars threading through America’s Northwestern plains and mountains. Lu was a wonderful mother to Chris, Jack and Ron guiding and providing for them amidst many company transfers over Don’s 35-year career.
Lu was an avid gardener with an innate ability to transform ordinary backyards into extraordinary landscapes. She often golfed, bowled and walked to stay fit and took pleasure in all kinds of crafts. Self-taught, Lu entertained family and friends by playing the organ. Those visiting during the Christmas season, would be amazed at her dazzling collections of ornaments, figurines and Christmas villages especially her grandchildren.
In later retirement years, Lu and Don traveled the country and the world extensively often with life-long friends stories of which she often regaled to family members. During her last years residing in a retirement community, she was hard to find due to her active participation in dance, crafts, puzzles and endearing herself to countless residents. Lu’s gentle soul, kind and loving demeanor will be missed by all.
At the request of the family, in lieu of customary remembrances, donations in memory of Lusena Glowen may be made to either the following,
Christ the King Lutheran Church
https://ctkmemphis.sitewrench.com/give
Alzheimer’s Association
Family and friends will have the opportunity to watch the service by accessing the link below,
http://www.messageinabottleproductions.com/lusenaglowencelebrationoflife
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