Ethel Evelyn Glidwell

Ethel Evelyn Glidwell, age 76 of Bolivar, Missouri passed away at 4:30am, Thursday, September 20, 2007, in Walnut Lawn Nursing Facility in Springfield, Missouri after a long illness. Ethel was born on October 22, 1930 in Rector, Missouri, the daughter of Earl and Ellen Cox Smith. She was joined in marriage to Robert R. Glidwell on November 10, 1947. To this union two Sons, Ken and Bob, were born. Ethel, Robert and their two sons lived many years in the East Alton, Illinois area. They retired and moved to Bolivar in 1989. She worked in healthcare and manufacturing for several years. After retiring, she immensely enjoyed being around her grandchildren in Bolivar and Springfield, Virginia. She was well-known for her cooking abilities and shared this ability with many people. She also enjoyed music and went to many concerts that her grandchildren were involved in both at school and church. She was active in her Sunday School Class, TEL, at the First Baptist Church of Bolivar, and belonged to the Missouri Council Of The Blind. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Step-Father; Cecil Jennings, Brother; Dale Smith, Sister; Betty (Jennings) Ortega, and Son; Kenneth Glidwell. She is survived by her husband; Robert, Son; Bob and wife Delrae, Daughter-In-Law; Sharon Glidwell, Four Grandsons; Ryan, Brock, Tom and Dustin, Four Great Grandchildren; Eric, Faith, Emily and Sidney, one Sister; Kathryn (Jennings) Crone, one Brother; James (Sonny) Jennings, Brother-In-Law; Kenneth and Wife Doris Glidwell, Sister-In-Law; Hiawatha Johns and many other relatives. Funeral Services will be 10:00am, Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Billy Russell officiating. Musical selections will be "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" by Danny Hitchcock. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Ryan Glidwell, Brock Glidwell, Dustin Glidwell, Tom Glidwell, Randy Glidwell, Ron Glidwell, Terry Johns, and David Johns. The family suggests contributions to the Lake Stockton Area Council Of The Blind c/o Linda Daws-Secretary, 18260 S. Highway 245, Fair Play, Missouri 65649. PDF Printable Version

Ethel Evelyn Glidwell

October 22, 1930 - September 20, 2007