Phyllis H. Glasford

Born in Gouverneur, New York on November 7, 1931
Departed on January 23, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Phyllis H. Glasford, 78, of Cedar Rapids died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness.

Friends may call on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 4-7 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Allan; Daughter, Teri Glasford-Doraby (Michael) of Ballston Spa, New York; Son, Jay Glasford (Jinnine) of Cedar Rapids; Grandchildren, James (Kathleen) Macarevey, Erin (Kevin) Macarevey, Scot (Amy) Glasford and Whitney (Brandon) Dalecky; Sister-in-law, Susan Ricks of Bath, New York; and a future great granddaughter’s expected birth in March.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law.

Phyllis Helen Witters was born November 7, 1931 in Gouverneur, New York the daughter of Raymond and Hazel (Hilts) Witters. She married Allan J. Glasford on December 19, 1949 in Gouverneur, New York. She was very supportive of Allan during his college years, his first job and family moves around the country. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2009. Phyllis was a homemaker, had a quick wit about her, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed puzzles and was a bridge enthusiast. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, best friend and will be greatly missed by all.

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