Glenna Lindley obituary: Glenna Lindley's Obituary, Syracuse

In Memory Of
Glenna K. Lindley
1924 - 2016

Obituary photo of Glenna Lindley, Syracuse-NY
Obituary photo of Glenna Lindley, Syracuse-NY

In Memory Of
Glenna K. Lindley
1924 - 2016

Glenna K. Lindley, 92, passed away on October 27, 2016.

Glenna is survived by her children, LaNita (Buzz) McKeever, Michele (Mike) Miller, Jacqueline (John DeLapp) Meadows, Robert (Beverly) Lindley, Shauna (Tim) King, Steven (Tracy Helms) Lindley and Kevin (Susan) Lindley; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several foster children.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Lindley, of 71 years and children, Barbara Hoyt and Jeffrey Lindley.

Glenna was born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was an accomplished musician, earning many prestigious awards. In 1944, during WWII, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She proudly served in the naval hospital at Parris Island, SC. She also enjoyed playing her clarinet in the Navy Band.

Glenna retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital after 21 years as a psychiatric counselor. She was also instrumental in developing the suicide hotline at the hospital and spent many hours educating students at various schools.

Glenna and her husband spent their retirement years traveling in their 5th wheel camper, enjoying many adventures and making many new friends.

Glenna was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She will be missed very much.

Calling hours will be Friday 11AM-12PM at New Comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse with a service to follow at 12PM. Burial will follow in the Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.

To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com
Glenna K. Lindley, 92, passed away on October 27, 2016.

Glenna is survived by her children, LaNita (Buzz) McKeever, Michele (Mike) Miller, Jacqueline (John DeLapp) Meadows, Robert (Beverly) Lindley, Shauna (Tim) King, Steven (Tracy Helms) Lindley and Kevin (Susan) Lindley; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several foster children.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Lindley, of 71 years and children, Barbara Hoyt and Jeffrey Lindley.

Glenna was born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was an accomplished musician, earning many prestigious awards. In 1944, during WWII, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She proudly served in the naval hospital at Parris Island, SC. She also enjoyed playing her clarinet in the Navy Band.

Glenna retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital after 21 years as a psychiatric counselor. She was also instrumental in developing the suicide hotline at the hospital and spent many hours educating students at various schools.

Glenna and her husband spent their retirement years traveling in their 5th wheel camper, enjoying many adventures and making many new friends.

Glenna was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She will be missed very much.

Calling hours will be Friday 11AM-12PM at New Comer Funeral Home, N. Syracuse with a service to follow at 12PM. Burial will follow in the Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.

To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com

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Visitation

Friday, November 4, 2016 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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Service

Friday, November 4, 2016 at 12:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family

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