Vera E. McGlotten Glenn was a former educator.

Glenn died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. She was 77.

She was born April 19, 1935 in Media to Dorothy and Jordan McGlotten. She was raised and educated in Media.

As an adult, she moved to Yeadon where she resided with her mother until she married the late Stanley R. Glenn. She raised her family in Yeadon.

She attended Cheyney University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree and teaching certification.

While she was known for her artistic talents, Glenn devoted her entire career to education and was a first grade school teacher at Penrose Elementary School until her retirement.

Glenn attended Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church and was an active and faithful member for more than 50 years.

“Vera devoted her life to doing God’s work and believed in helping those less fortunate whenever possible,” her family said.

Glenn was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

She is survived by her son, Stanley W. Glenn; stepdaughter, Lisa A. Glenn; brother, William; daughter-in-law, Lisa; sister-in-law, Shannon; niece, Kayla and other relatives and friends.

Services were held Feb. 4 at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 813 Longacre Blvd., Yeadon. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery in Fernwood.