Betty L Glass

We all know that God can repair anything. And we know that Jesus was a carpenter. Thank goodness for this - because - on Thursday, April 9th (2026) the pearly gates were knocked clean off their hinges. Archangel Gabriel had barely gotten his horn to his lips when Betty soared by with nothing but a blur. Rest assured, all of Heaven was cheering. One of Earth's greatest angels had made her way back home. Her 92 years in our world was now over. But that's OK, as her impact on the people around her will be remembered for generations - by her family and loved ones, close personal friends and her church and work family.

Betty was one of the most kind-hearted people to walk the face of this earth. She constantly wore a warm smile and rarely met a stranger. She lived her life simple and honest and shared everything that she had with others. Betty had a way of making everyone feel welcome. It was usually her joyful "hey honey" that broke the ice. She made the most delicious pound cakes and fried her chicken where the family would fight over the "pulley bone".

For Betty to have had no children of her own, she actually had one of the largest families anywhere. Her family consisted of her many nieces and nephews whom she completely adored. And, because of that sincere love she showed for them, that love and admiration was equally returned. She used to comment about how she felt loved. She didn't immediately notice that she was bringing out the best in other people.

Betty was a life-long resident of Birmingham. She grew up in Cahaba Heights (she called it New Merkel or Slabtown) and lived in Homewood for over 70 years and right up until the time of her death. She was an active member at Cumberland Presbyterian church in Homewood and routinely attended weekly Bible study - ending those sessions with a group breakfast at Hardees. Betty loved walking at Homewood's various outdoor parks. She could out-watk people half her age. She stayed fit physically, mentally, morally, and spiritually right up until the end. Betty enjoyed a great career with Daniel Realty Corp. She worked there over 40 years and made lasting friendships that carry on to this day.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Glass, brothers Don H. Sanders and Roy Gene Sanders and nephew David Sanders.

She is survived by her dear sister-in-law, Mary Jane Sanders, nephews Don Sanders (wife Brittany), Jimmy Sanders (wife Denise), Mike Sanders (wife Marjorie), niece Linda Taylor (husband Clayton), niece Sue Hendrix (husband Larry) and a host of grand nieces and nephews.

The visitaion for Betty will be on Wednesday, April 15th at Ridout's Valley Chapel, beginning at 10 a.m. with the funeral service follwing at 11 a.m.

Our Aunt Betty exemplified *A Life Well Lived" and she will be remembered in our hearts forever.