Verda Brown Glover passed away in her home in River Ridge, LA, on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was 96 years of age. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony James Glover; loving mother of Janie Glover, Carol Glover Ward, Anne Glover Hill (James), Susan Glover Franco, and Gayle Glover DeMers; grandmother of Kristin Casey (Ryan), Kevin Veneralla, Jennifer Franco, Eric Hill, and Lauren DeMers; great grandmother of Kylee, William, Graham and Grace and great-great grandmother of Nylah. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Brown and Carrie Hughes, three brothers and three sisters.
Verda was born in Eunice and raised in Alexandria, LA. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1940. Receiving a scholarship to business school, Verda worked during WWII for the LA Extension Service before marrying and moving to New Orleans. After raising her children, she worked at Pan-American Life Insurance Company for many years and retired in 1984. She then enjoyed her days with her grandchildren serving as chauffeur, tutor, baseball coach and chef. The family is indebted to the wonderful care given by caregivers Marilyn Lowe, Harriet Prater, and Lettie Williams. We are also grateful to Danielle Tate, RN, and Americare Hospice who guided us through this time with compassion and support.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 11:00 AM. Masks are required in church. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Jefferson Parish Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels program.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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