1936
Glenda
2018
Glenda Ann Wright Bowne
February 24, 1936 — February 2, 2018
A long-time supporter of education in biomedical research, Glenda Ann Wright Bowne, passed away on Feb 2, 2018. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Pauline Wright and sister, Sarah Speir of Swartz, La.
Glenda is survived by her children: Deborah (Jerome) Donohoe, of Milwaukee, WI, Morgana Bowne of Arlington, TN, Scott Lacey of Dahlonega, GA, and Pat (Tom) Braswell of Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren: Christina (Wes) Hildebrandt, Kelly Donohoe (Miguel Valle,) James Donohoe, Emily Martin of Milwaukee, WI and Ellie Lacey of Dahlonega, GA; great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Jonathan, Catie, Jack, Adriannah, Alyah, Corrina, Charles, Emma, and Stephanie. She is also survived by brother- in- law, David Speir, of Swartz, LA; nieces, Sandy (Alan)Miller of Alto, Sonya Speir, from Monroe, Richard Raborn of Houston, TX; and those who remember her outspoken nature.
A 1954 graduate of Ouachita High School, Glenda grew up in Swartz, Louisiana, a long way from where her career took her. Her extensive career in Biomedical Science began on the Emory University Campus in Atlanta as a research assistant and through her education and experience, she advanced to the position of Director of the Oscar F. Peterson Biomedical Resource Center at the Medical College of WI in Milwaukee. Columbia University, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and the State University of New York (SUNY) Brooklyn also benefitted from Glenda’s talent as an administrator.
Few people could conger an image just by saying their name, and she was certainly one of them. As a teacher and mentor, she changed the lives of many technicians in the Biomedical Research Community.
Hosting dinners in her home, entertaining was a favorite for Glenda. You never knew what you were going to eat but those who had the privilege, knew it was going to be delicious! In her retirement, photography was a passion for Glenda as she spent lots of time photographing orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on March 24, 2018 at Mulhearn’s Funeral Home, Monroe, Louisiana.
Visitation will be 1pm until service time, Saturday, March 24, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or the AALAS Foundation.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
Glenda is survived by her children: Deborah (Jerome) Donohoe, of Milwaukee, WI, Morgana Bowne of Arlington, TN, Scott Lacey of Dahlonega, GA, and Pat (Tom) Braswell of Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren: Christina (Wes) Hildebrandt, Kelly Donohoe (Miguel Valle,) James Donohoe, Emily Martin of Milwaukee, WI and Ellie Lacey of Dahlonega, GA; great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Jonathan, Catie, Jack, Adriannah, Alyah, Corrina, Charles, Emma, and Stephanie. She is also survived by brother- in- law, David Speir, of Swartz, LA; nieces, Sandy (Alan)Miller of Alto, Sonya Speir, from Monroe, Richard Raborn of Houston, TX; and those who remember her outspoken nature.
A 1954 graduate of Ouachita High School, Glenda grew up in Swartz, Louisiana, a long way from where her career took her. Her extensive career in Biomedical Science began on the Emory University Campus in Atlanta as a research assistant and through her education and experience, she advanced to the position of Director of the Oscar F. Peterson Biomedical Resource Center at the Medical College of WI in Milwaukee. Columbia University, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and the State University of New York (SUNY) Brooklyn also benefitted from Glenda’s talent as an administrator.
Few people could conger an image just by saying their name, and she was certainly one of them. As a teacher and mentor, she changed the lives of many technicians in the Biomedical Research Community.
Hosting dinners in her home, entertaining was a favorite for Glenda. You never knew what you were going to eat but those who had the privilege, knew it was going to be delicious! In her retirement, photography was a passion for Glenda as she spent lots of time photographing orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on March 24, 2018 at Mulhearn’s Funeral Home, Monroe, Louisiana.
Visitation will be 1pm until service time, Saturday, March 24, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or the AALAS Foundation.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA
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