Mrs. Glenda Mae (Thiele) Millar

She was preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years, Huntly Millar, in 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents Elmo Thiele and Daisy (Cobb) Thiele, Sisters Joanne Klaus, Pattie Hilliard and Brother Elmo Thiele, Jr.

Survivors include their children, Amy and Russell Millar, both of Houston, their beloved granddaughter Emerald Millar, and many nieces and nephews.

Glenda was a loving wife, mother&grandmother. She was a friend to many and her kindness, caring and generosity were a blessing to those fortunate enough to have known her. She was very dedicated to her family and also an enthusiastic volunteer in many local organizations, including the following:

Coalition for Barrier Free Living/Houston Center for Independent Living, Inc. (HCIL) – Board of Director for 10 years;

Paralyzed Veterans Association (PVA). Legacy Southeast Sub-Chapter Supporter;

Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (MMSC) for People with Disabilities

Advisory Board Member for 5 years;

Volunteer at the Houston Veterans Hospital for many years.

An avid bowler, she was very active in the local and national bowling community.

In early 1980, Glenda was appointed to the Houston Women's Bowling Association’s Board of Directors. She served under four presidents as a director, 2nd vice president, 1st vice president and in 1995 was elected president reigning for six years. She was elected Life Member upon retirement from the office of president.

In 1994, Glenda served as co-chair of the Texas Women's Bowling Association's tournament when it was held in Houston. She also served the TWBA on the Minutes Committee.

Glenda was the recipient of the TWBA State Volunteer Award in 1999 and in 2003 she was honored by having the "Glenda Millar Volunteer Award" established in her name recognizing her many years of volunteer service to our association.

A dedicated volunteer for over 20 years, Glenda was always available on Tuesday nights, when she and others would go to the Veteran's Hospital, taking refreshments and keeping scores for the bowlers. They would give the participants a nickel for a spare and a quarter for a strike. Even though the bowling center is gone, she still went and visited the wards and planned Christmas parties for them.

She was inducted into the Houston Bowlers Hall of Fame in 2009.

A visitation for Glenda will be held Friday, April 19, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023.

A funeral service will occur Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.

A graveside service will follow the service on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, at Forest Park Cemetery 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023.

Donations to favorite charities in Glenda's name are appreciated. Donations to Altheimers related charities would also be appropriate.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Millar family.