Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mrs. Shirley Lemenatha Hightower, was born January 26, 1938 to the late Mr. Willis Edwin Glenn and Mrs. Maybell Glenn. She was the third child and the only daughter.

Brothers, Harold Glenn and James Glenn, who preceded her in death and Rev. Marvin Glenn and Mark Glenn. Shirley, was the wife of Mr. Walter Hightower, for 35 years, who preceded her in death June 18, 2012 to this union was no children, but she had a love for children and was called the Auntie of the neighbor

On July 20, 2021, Shirley ascended from her earthly home and enter into that celestial city called Heaven, during her challenges in life Heaven was always on her mind.

Shirley, received her primary education from Miles Elementary and graduated from Strattion High School in 1954.

Shirley, was a faithful dedicated member of New Bethel Temple United Holy Church, Bishop Elder Alvester McConnell, pastor, served on the usher board and participated in other activities. Upon her marriage to Mr. Walter Hightower, she became a member of the Out Reach For Christ Christian Center, Rev. Thomas Steelman, pastor and served faithfully on the Usher Board..

After the death of her husband and declining health, Mrs Hightower lived the last nine years in Atlanta, GA with her brother and sister in-law and attended the Harriet Darnell Day Care Center. She participated in many activities, loved to play bingo on Tuesday and made many friends.

In Atlanta, she attended Greater Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, declining health and Memories, she could always quote scripture alone with the minister.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memories her devoted brother, Rev. Marvin and sister-in –law, Shirley Glenn of Atlanta, GA, Mark Glenn of Beckley, WV, Virgil Morrow step-mother Beckley, WV, sister in-law, Virgillious Glenn of Beckley WV, cousin, Thomsine Evans of Columbus, OH and a host of relatives, nephews nieces and friends.

Funeral service will be 12noon Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Outreach for Christ Christian Center 416 G St., Beckley With Rev Thomas Steelman officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing gloves and masks and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.