Glenna Jean Weir
January 18, 1949 ~ October 19, 2022
Glenna Jean Weir, 73, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away suddenly on October 19th, 2022.Glenna was born on January 18th, 1949, to Glenn C. and Joyce (Gallagher) Long in Wellington, KS. After graduating from Salina Central in 1967, she went on to study Education at the University of Kansas. While there, she met the love of her life, John S. Weir, on a blind date. After hearing his singing voice, she knew he was the one for her. They wed in Salina, KS on Sept. 12th, 1969. They moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1970 and went on to have four children, Jenny, Angie, Jessie, and Scotty.Glenna graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Education. She took her first teaching job at St. Margaret Mary’s in Wichita, KS in 1971, receiving her first teaching job from Fr. Ivan Eck, teaching second grade. She was a convert to Catholicism, and often said that teaching the second graders first communion was educational for her, as well. Glenna went on to teach Preschool at East Heights United Methodist Church. She later taught at St. Thomas Aquinas and Blessed Sacrament. She was passionate about teaching and made a huge impact on many young lives over the years. She retired in 2006 but continued to be a teacher in life to her beloved grandchildren.Glenna was known as the neighborhood mother. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found shopping around town, decorating, or doing what felt like a thousand projects around the house. Not one to stay home, she and John enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family. Her favorite place to travel was Nova Scotia. She loved doing crossword puzzles, watching the Hallmark Channel, reading Janet Evonovich and John Grisham books, and spending time with her family and friends.Glenna was predeceased by her parents, Glenn and Joyce Long, her brother, David Long, and her nephews, Jeremy King and Ross Griffin. She is survived by her husband, John, her children, Jennifer Cole, Angela (Brian) McCoy, Jessica Weir, and Jeffrey Scott Weir (John Wagner), her grandchildren, Megan (Aidan) Hill, Joseph McCoy, Allison McCoy, Kathryn Cole, and Kamryn Cole, her great grandchild, Emelia Hill, her brother Dennis (Sue) Long, and her sisters, Janna Long, and Patty (Chris) Temple, as well as many nieces and nephews.The family requests that donations be made to Center of Hope in lieu of flowers. Rosary, Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 6:00 pm, with Funeral Mass, Monday, October 24, 2022, at 10:00 am, both at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed and available to view by clicking "Watch Event" below.Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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John, I am so sorry about Glenna’s passing. She (and your family) are in my prayers. Keep the faith, friend.
Dear John, Jenny, Angie, Jessie, and Scotty. Kent and I are so saddened by Glenna’s passing. She was cherished and loved deeply by everyone who knew her, and Kent and I consider ourselves lucky to have known her. She leaves behind so many wonderful memories, and we hope they bring you comfort during these difficult days. Our love to all of you as you navigate through this painful time.
Our love, Kent and Dolores Brown
So sorry to learn this and I’m sending condolences to the family. I treasure having known this lovely lady. – Ann Rempel
What a beautiful soul! She was my oldest daughters first teacher at Blessed Sacrament! It was Mrs Wier ‘s final year of teaching though—— but she stayed pen pals with us for a while after she retired!!!!! She encompasses everything you ever wanted in a person and a teacher. Sweet and kind and loving , funny and faithful- she was a gift to the world and will be missed- prayers for her soul and the entire family!!
John – We were so sorry to read of Glenna’s passing as we read this morning’s Sunday Eagle. Having seen you practically every day at the Downtown Y for such a long time and sharing KU Basketball with both you and Glenna, we know what a wonderful life you shared together. Hopefully, the many happy memories you and your children have of Glenna will help you get through this very difficult time.
Blessings and Peace – Billie and Ron DuVal
Sincere condolences for your loss John, and your family. I was right there during college and football when you two met and it gives me fond memories. Ken Wertzberger
John, condolences for your loss, and thank you for letting Pam and me know. Pam remembers lots of fun times teaching with Glenna at East Heights. Our prayers are with you and your family.
May she Rest In Peace. She was a dear person and I will miss her. We were blessed to know her.
Mrs. Weir was my second grade teacher at St. Margaret Mary. She was one of my favorite teachers. I always remember how nice and kind she was. May she Rest In Peace.