Florence Ann Glaubke

of her son. Born on December 13th, 1940 in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of Florence

A. Bates and stepfather Clarence H. Bates Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 60 years, Manfred A. Glaubke, her two sons, Michael A. and Mark A. Glaubke; daughter-in-law, Stephanie; grandchildren, Ryan, Madison, Lauren and Cameron, and great granddaughter, Brielyn.

She was a member of the Lost Class of 1959 at Granby High School, where she married her high

school sweetheart, Freddie, and began raising a family in Norfolk. She cared and nurtured her two

boys throughout her life, making many memories and cherished friends along the way. Her two

boys graced her with four grandchildren whom she loved very dearly.

In the last 20 years of her life, she was devoted to the care of her mother, father, and husband, selflessly sacrificing much of life’s pleasures—often at the cost of her own well-being—to ensure that their final years were filled with joy and dignity. She extended that love to others outside of her immediate family,

supporting charities like the ASPCA, Shriner’s Hospital, CHKD, Wounded Warriors, and Virginia

Wesleyan University Softball. She committed herself to others, and that only ceased the day she

passed.

Found amongst her papers was a poem that she held dear after the passing of her mother. Our

family shares that poem with you now in the hopes that it gives you comfort:

“A Penny”

I found a penny today

Just lying on the ground

But it’s not just a penny

This little coin I found

Found pennies come from heaven

That’s what my grandpa told me

He said angels toss them down

Oh, how I loved that story

He said when an angle misses you

They toss a penny down

Sometimes just to cheer you up

To make a smile out of your frown

So don’t pass by that penny

When you’re feeling blue

It may be a penny from heaven

That an angel tossed to you

- Author Unknown

The memorial service will be a private affair for the family. Please consider donating to one of

Florence’s favorite charities listed above, or your own, in her name.