Sandra Glenn Butler, Pa.

Sandra Jane “Sandy” Glenn, 77, of Butler, Pennsylvania, formerly of Urbandale, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Jan. 2, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Charles T. Weatherford and Orley F. (Ryan) Weatherford.

Sandy graduated from Osceola High School in Osceola in 1957. She played on the girls basketball team. Sandy also bowled in women’s leagues and substituted on men’s leagues at times. With the women, she went to state and national tournaments. After high school, she attended Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She worked as a hospital lab technician in Albert Lea, Minnesota. During Sandy’s working years, she had many varied jobs, but the position she loved most was being a mom to her three children Mike, Mark and Michele.

When life changed, Sandy took on the challenge of more schooling and Christian outreach and service. She graduated Summa Cum Laude as valedictorian from Kingsway Christian College and Theological Seminary in Des Moines. She served on area and state boards for International Women’s Aglow in Iowa. She also served on area boards in Pennsylvania, once again holding different leadership offices and helping when needed.

Sandy had a personal encounter with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the 1970s. Being born again and spirit filled, she embraced the relationship and services required to be a true disciple of The Living God. From the commitment to being a Christian witness, she worked in the Urbandale school system in a clerical position. Then she went to the Door of Faith Missions in Des Moines as a financial secretary.

Sandy enjoyed using her computer to stay in touch with family and friends, Christian leaders in various organizations and Bible courses for up to date teachings and daily encouragement. She had a talent for hard work. Many pieces of cross stitch and applique in her home show her abilities. She also made many quilts and table runners for family and friends. Some of her pieces won awards of which she was very proud.

Sandy was a member of Victory Christian Center in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She attended small groups for women, Kindred Spirits and the Schooley’s home group. In all of her Christian service, she was a mentor and spiritual grandma to many. Sandy was a member of International Women’s Aglow, Tri-county Quilters and Dunbar Sewing Group. She enjoyed Christian prayer groups, reading, computer classes and courses, music, quilting, cross stitch and sewing projects.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Robert K. “Bob” Glenn, who she married on June 6, 1990, in Iowa; her children, Michael McPherson and his wife Terri of Spanaway, Washington, Mark McPherson and his wife Faten of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Michele McQuail and her husband Chris of Sag Harbor, New York, Keith Glenn of Grove City, Pennsylvania, and Craig Glenn of Butler, Pennsylvania; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Charles T. Weatherford and his wife Harriet of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania; twin sister Sally J. Kemp and her husband Larry of Punta Gorda, Florida; brother-in-law Jim Glenn and his wife Roberta of Houston, Texas; three nieces and three nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece.

Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 25, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, Pennsylvania and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rob Cypher of Victory Christian Center officiating. Private burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, Pennsylvania 16023; VNA of Western PA, 154 Hindman Rd., Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 or International Women's Aglow, PO Box 1749, Edmonds, WA 98020. Online condolences may be left at www.thompson-miller.com.