Myrtle Glover

Myrtle Lula Glover, daughter of John Alford Dunkin & Mary Bucca (Mason) Dunkin, was born July 7, 1911 in Bloomfield, Missouri. She departed this life Monday morning, May 24, 2004, at 10:55 AM at the Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna, IL. At the time of her passing, Myrtle had attained the age of 92 years 10 months & 17 days.

Myrtle was united in marriage to Cecil Glover on September 6, 1930 in Dexter, MO. He preceded her in death in 1986.

Survivors include: a Daughter – Mary Lou Alford, and her husband Bill, of Vienna, IL; a Son – Donald Glover, and his wife Wanda, of Denver, CO; 5 Grandchildren – Michele Price, Mark Palmer, Matthew Palmer, Jennifer Glover, & Polly Glover; 3 Step Granddaughters; 8 Great Grandchildren; a Sister – Ruth Nelson of Saint Stephens Church, VA.

Myrtle was a Homemaker. She had worked as a Sales Clerk at Stick-Barr-Fuller Department Store in St. Louis, MO. Additionally, she had worked as a clerk at Carps Department Store in Ava, MO, as well as the Ben Franklin Store & McCormick’s Dollar Store both in Vienna, IL

Myrtle was of the Landmark Missionary Baptist faith. She had served as a church song leader, pianist, former church clerk, Sunday School Teacher, and Vacation Bible School teacher. Myrtle was a dedicated Christian. Her Father had served as a Missionary to the Native Americans. Myrtle was a faithful & devoted supporter of her husband’s ministry.

Myrtle enjoyed sewing & crocheting.
Myrtle leaves her family & many friends to cherish her memory.

A Graveside Service will be conducted Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at 2:30 PM at the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Brother Jerry Adams will officiate. Friends may call from 1 PM – 2 PM Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 616 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 62960.