Mary Glover

Mary Glover was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Mary will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

       She was the daughter of Paul and Evelyn Jackson.

      Mary was raised with five siblings. She had three sisters; Dot, Linda, and Glenda, and two brothers; Roy and Paul. Mary was usually involved in all sorts of activities with her siblings. She and her siblings experienced rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences over the years.

      Mary enjoyed her college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Mary was able to manage the balancing act. Mary graduated from Oklahoma College for Women in 1955.

      On June 15, 1956 Mary exchanged wedding vows with Bill Glover. They resided in Cushing, Oklahoma where Bill completed his college education at Oklahoma State University. In 1959 the couple moved to Hobbs.

      Mary worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Mary was blessed with two children, Kim and David. Another blessing for Mary was the gift of five grandchildren, Madelyn, Kayla, Brooklyn, Garrett, and Austin.

      Fortunately, Mary enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Mary worked diligently and did her best to succeed in her career. Her primary occupation was being an excellent teacher, employed by Houston Junior High and Hobbs High School until becoming a homemaker in 1962. Mary always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

      Mary enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were spending time and serving alongside her best friend and husband of 45 years. She was actively involved with Jefferson Street Church of Christ, faithfully serving as an elder’s wife for over 25 years and dedicating her time and energy to the spiritual needs of others. As a beautiful, Spirit led follower of Jesus, she leaves a legacy as a wonderful wife, mother, grand-mom, friend and teacher. She was content to enjoy her favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Mary Glover went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the age of 82.

       She is survived by her daughter, Kim Yowell and her husband, Lance; and her son, David Glover and his wife, Krista; and the “joys” of her life, her granddaughters, Madelyn Glover, Kayla Yowell, Brooklyn Yowell; and grandsons, Garrett Glover and Austin Glover, all of Keller, TX. She is also survived by her two sisters, Dot Millwee of Fresno, CA and Linda Pettet of Oklahoma City, OK. Services were held at Legacy Church of Christ, North Richland Hills under the direction of Bluebonnet Funeral Home. Services were conducted by J. C. Bailey and Dr. John Bailey. Pallbearers were David Byrnes, Paul Elkins, Paul T. Elkins, Austin Glover, Garrett Glover, Gene Paul, Richard Shive and Larry Vickrey. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Brownlow, Buddy Foreman, Don Robbins and John Royse. Mary was laid to rest in the Fort Cobb Oklahoma Cemetery.

      Simply stated,Mary was a sweetheart and her kindness and love blessed others. She will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being a caring and giving person. Mary leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories.

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Mary Glover went to her heavenly home on Saturday,

February 18, 2017, at the age of 82. Mary was born

September 15, 1934 in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma to Paul

and Evelyn Jackson and graduated from Oklahoma

College for Women in 1955. Mary was united in marriage

to Bill C. Glover on June 15, 1956. They resided in

Cushing, Oklahoma where Bill completed his college

education at Oklahoma State University. In 1959 the

couple moved to Hobbs. Mary was an excellent teacher,

employed by Houston Junior High and Hobbs High School

until becoming a homemaker in 1962. She treasured

spending time and serving alongside her best friend and

husband of 45 years. She was actively involved with

Jefferson Street Church of Christ, faithfully serving as

an elder’s wife for over 25 years and dedicating her time

and energy to the spiritual needs of others. As a beautiful,

Spirit led follower of Jesus, she leaves a legacy as a

wonderful wife, mother, grand-mom, friend and teacher.

Mary was a sweetheart and her kindness and love blessed

others. Following Bill’s death in 2001, Mary moved to

North Richland Hills, TX in 2004 to be close to her family,

whom she loved and cherished deeply. Mary is survived

by her daughter, Kim Yowell and her husband, Lance; and

her son, David Glover and his wife, Krista; and the “joys”

of her life, her granddaughters, Madelyn Glover, Kayla

Yowell, Brooklyn Yowell; and grandsons, Garrett Glover

and Austin Glover, all of Keller, TX. She is also survived

by her two sisters, Dot Millwee of Fresno, CA and Linda

Pettet of Oklahoma City, OK. Mary was preceded in death

by her husband, Bill, her two brothers, Roy Lee Jackson

and Paul Jackson Jr., and sister Glenda Jackson Reece.

The family requests that memorial contributions,

in lieu of flowers, be sent to: Legacy Church of Christ -

Missions 8801 Mid Cities Blvd North Richland Hills,

TX 76182 Or to: Our Father’s Children 6250 N.E.

Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180