Glennis Irene (Broyles) Norrell, age 91 of Hastings and formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away May 8, 2016 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
Glennis was born on October 10, 1924 in DeKalb County, Alabama the daughter of Frank and Mae (Smith) Broyles. She attended Fort Payne High School, graduating in 1941. Glennis worked for many years as a secretary in the medical and legal field and later in retail until she was 80 years old.
Glennis enjoyed crafting, quilting and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mae Broyles, her middle daughter, Janice Fay Black, and one great-grandchild, Dakota Taylor.
Glennis is survived by her children: Linda (Jim) Hansird of Mesa, Arizona, Cathy (Jack) Jones of Chattanooga, TN, and Jackie (Stan) Schantz of Hastings, MI, grandchildren: Brian Jones, Jason (Sarah) Jones, April (Gene) Taylor, John (Amy) Black, Lesa Nivens, Tiffany (Corey) Jackson, Stephanie (Tyler) Sparks, seven great-grandchildren, her sisters: Ann (Jay) Kimbro, Martha (Charles) Cole, Bobbie Townsend, and Frankie (Darrell) Morgan.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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