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10/01/2019 - Glenda (Crockett) Gamby
She is survived by husband John; daughters Diane (Douglas Jelinek) of St. Charles, IL and Sarah Gamby (Travis Wagoner) of Crete, NE; son John (Jack) Gamby (Stacy) of St. Peters, MO; grandchildren Hayley Jelinek and Nathan, Jackson, and Austin Gamby; sisters Patsy (Max Mitchell) of Homer, AK, Linda Lou (Al Nagy) of The Villages, FL, and Bette (Mark Stuart) of Columbia, MO; and brothers Guy Crockett of Columbia, MO and George Crockett of Kahoka, MO. She was preceded in death by sister Susie Hagmeier.
Glenda graduated from the University of Missouri earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and literature. She earned her Master of Library Science degree at the University of Illinois. She received her teaching certificate at Chadron State College. Her passion for books started at a young age when she would play make believe library with her books. For 29 years, she worked as a Public Services Librarian at the King Library at Chadron State College. Glenda, a lifelong sports fan, played basketball in high school and with the Women's Athletic Association (WAA) at Mizzou. She also played tennis and golf. She enjoyed watching both basketball and tennis as well as other sports throughout her life. Glenda was a member of United Methodist Church, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary. She served on the Board of the Chadron Public Library and volunteered at the Dawes County Historical Museum. Back to Funerals Printer Friendly Version Send Story to a friend. |
