Bernadette Ann Glenn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

BERNADETTE “BERNIE” A. GLENN August 31, 1922 – April 6, 2012 Bernadette “Bernie” Glenn, 89, of Vallejo, passed away Friday at Napa Valley Care Center following a long illness. Bernadette was born in Oakland, CA, lived briefly in Alvardo, CA and moved to Benicia, CA at the age of 6 where she was raised. Upon graduation from Benicia High School, she was employed as a secretary at Benicia Yuba. She married Norton A. Williams in 1941 and they had 1 child, Leona. They divorced in 1947 and Bernadette moved to San Francisco where she was employed as a secretary and fashion model. In 1953 she left San Francisco and moved to Vallejo where she worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as an executive secretary for Commander Mayer. It was there she met the love of her life, Lt. Robert Glenn. They were married in 1955 and she became the mother to Steve and Sally, Roberts 2 children. In 1957, their son, David, was born. For the remainder of her life, Bernadette was the perfect homemaker to Bob and their 4 children. She truly was one of the last “Leave It to Beaver” type of homemakers. Her devotion to her husband and her home was unsurpassed. Bernadette was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert; her parents, John and Olive Lemos; and her sister, Ernestine Cantrell. Survivors include daughters, Leona Ann (Roy) Countryman of Gautier, MS and Sally Gentry of Klamath Falls, OR; sons, Steve (Kathy) Glenn of American Canyon and David Glenn of Lakewood, CA; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Melba (John) Futini; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery, Vallejo. Friends may call after 12 Noon Wednesday at the mortuary. Please sign the online guestbook at timesheraldonline.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707)552-6696.

Bernadette Ann Glenn

August 31, 1922 - April 6, 2012