Marguerite Amelia (Glasscock) Welde (1924 - 2007)

Born 30 Jun 1924 in Duke, Jackson, Oklahoma, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Jack Marcus Welde — married 31 Mar 1944 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States [uncertain]

Died 17 Apr 2007 at age 82 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Marguerite Amelia Glasscock (30 JUN 1924 Duke, Jackson, Oklahoma - 17 APR 2007 Springfield, Greene, Missouri) was the daughter of Virgil and Florence (Huff) Glasscock.

Marguerite married Jack M Welde (17 DEC 1921 Missouri - 13 NOV 2006 Springfield, Greene, Missouri).

Children Include:

1. Shirlee Welde (1946 – ) married Roy Nichols in 1968.
2. Robert Welde 1950 –

Death^[1]

• Marguerite A. Welde
• Last Residence Springfield, 65807, Greene, Missouri, USA
• Born 30 Jun 1924
• Last Benefit Springfield, 65810, Greene, Missouri, United States of America
• Died 17 Apr 2007

BURIAL^[2]: Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Springfield; Springfield, Greene County, Missouri; PLOT Section F Site 173

Obituary^[3]

Marguerite Amelia Glasscock Welde was born June 30, 1924, in Duke, Okla., and died April 17, 2007 in Springfield, Mo., after a valiant fight with cancer. Daughter of Florence Huff and Virgil Glasscock, Marguerite met her husband Jack Welde, during World War II while he was stationed in Reno, Nevada. They wed March 31, 1944. The family returned to Jack's home in Pierce City following the war. The Weldes moved to Springfield following the May 2003, tornado. While bringing up her family, Marguerite worked for Jumping Jack Shoes in Monett. Upon retirement, she devoted herself full time to the simple pleasures at which she excelled. Marguerite was a voracious reader and talented seamstress whose artistry and generosity were evident in the beautiful samplers she made for friends and family. Marguerite enjoyed cooking for her family and having everyone gathered around the table. She never skimped on sugar, butter, or affection. Marguerite loved all animals, had an affinity for nature, grew flowers in abundance, and was in the Audubon Society. Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jack, in November 2006, as well as her sister, Betty; brother, Frank; brother, Jack; and daughter-in-law, Sharon. Marguerite is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirlee and Roy Nichols, and son, Bob Welde. She is also survived by two granddaughters, and their husbands: Megan and Jeff Rowe and Melinda and Lester Baker. Great-granddaughter, Madyson Welde; step great-grandchildren, Ashli and Ashton Baker; brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Doris Glasscock; and brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Dolly Glasscock, also mourn her passing. Other survivors include nieces and nephews. Marguerite is remember as a woman of great strength, many talents, and much love. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield with interment later at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Notes:

• 1930^[4] Florence L Glasscock age 29, Apple Glenn, Benton, Arkansas; with husband Virgil Glasscock 47, Margrete L Glasscock 5, Frank L Glasscock 3, Richard L Glasscock 3, Orvil Thurman 11

• 1940^[5] Apple Glenn, Benton, Arkansas: Virgil Glasscock 52, Florence Glasscock 39, Marguerite Glasscock 15, Frank Glasscock 13, Richard Glasscock 10, Betty Glasscock 8, Clarence Glasscock 5/12

• 1950^[6]: Pierce City, Lawrence, Missouri, ED 55-34. Jack Welde age 28, Marguerite age 25, Shirlee age 4, Bobby age 0

Sources

1. ↑ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
2. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59665433
3. ↑ News-Leader, Springfield, MO, Thursday, April 19, 2007, edited to correct errors
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM2D-DFQ : accessed 5 August 2018), Florence L Glassock in household of Vergil Glassock, Apple Glenn, Benton, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 2, sheet 4A, line 46, family 94, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 65; FHL microfilm 2,339,800.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQVM-TBZ : accessed 5 August 2018), Florence Glasscock in household of Virgil Glasscock, Apple Glenn Township, Benton, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 4-2, sheet 5B, line 64, family 102, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 119.
6. ↑ "United States 1950 Census", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XBC-CL8Q : Thu Oct 05 01:00:27 UTC 2023), Entry for Betty J Glasscock and Clarence D Glasscock, 11 April 1950.