Dorothy A. Glenn

Dorothy A. Glenn, age 94, of Lincoln, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, surrounded by family. A service will be held Thursday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington with Pastor Nathan Rhea officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Bertrand Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Public Media or charity of choice.

Dorothy Hatch was born on a farm near Cozad to B. L. (Benny Lee) and Mabel (Griffith) Hatch. She was raised and attended schools in the Lexington area. She was married to Joseph Glenn in 1951 in Smithfield. They were blessed with six daughters and four sons, raising them in Lexington, Fremont, and Shelton. Dorothy lived in Lexington until 2023, when she moved to Lincoln to be closer to family.

Dorothy was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. She enjoyed volunteering at the Lexington Regional Hospital Gift Shop. She loved to attend country dances, challenge herself with trivia and puzzle books, crocheting, crafts, and keeping family connections.

Dorothy was a wonderful mother, always there when she was needed, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. A friend to many, she left behind a legacy of kindness and strength.

Dorothy is survived by her sister, Carol Dreier, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; brother, Virgil Hatch, of Alliance; and her children, daughter Jolene (David) Cozad, of Arlington, Texas, son Eugene Glenn, of Kapaa, Hawaii, daughter Peggy Lawhead, of Davey, daughter Virginia (Mark) Hamilton, of Weeping Water, son David (Jan) Glenn, of Omaha, son Dale (Julie) Glenn, of Springfield, daughter Cathy Glenn (Steve Ems), of Lincoln, daughter Diane Glenn, of Ansley, daughter Carol (Al) Kruger, of Hastings, and son Steve (Lori) Glenn, of Shelton. She leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wilford and Verl; and husband, Joe.