Jeanette Upton Glover

Jeanette Upton Glover passed away at home on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the age of 88 after an extended period on hospice. She is predeceased by her parents, William (Bill) and Ruby Upton, her brother Bill (Pete) Upton, her sister Maureen Crutchfield; her son, Glenn (Rusty) Glover, son-in-law, Charles Hall, and her grandson, Tyler Hadden. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Hall; her son, Michael Glover; and her daughter Michelle Upton Christiano (Tim); grandchildren, Carrie Glover, Casey Glover Zambrano-Rameriz (Jose), Josh Glover, Hollie Shelton, Kristian Glover (Kris McKenzie), Eric Royal, Matthew Glover, Alex Christiano (Sydney); and great-grandchildren, McKenzie Matherson, William Glover, Elizabeth Glover, Jaxson McKenzie and Bentley Glover. Jeanette was known by many as ‘Nette, or Aunt Nette but her favorite name was Nanny. She was the grandmother and great-grandmother who up until her late 70s was on the floor coloring or building forts with those grands. She was never happier than when she could give them a hug and they would pile on her lap for talks or play. She loved each of them “the best-est and the most-est.” She was an incredibly strong person who endured her personal trials but never let those trials diminish her. Today they call that resilience – she would tell you that everybody has a hard time sometimes but that’s not the end; you get up and keep trying. Her strong faith quietly guided her and when asked about her favorite Bible verse, she would say “I don’t have a favorite – the entire Book is pretty good and you ought to read it.” She was an active member of Providence Baptist Church, Grange, Georgia when she lived in that area. She led their vacation bible schools, Women’s Missionary Union and any other thing that needed doing in and around the church. She brought her four children with her and taught them by example. She attracted the friends of her children even as adults as well as became honorary grandmother or aunt when needed. She was the keeper of the family information – who was related and how, and why you had to love this one a little harder than another. She loved black coffee, desserts, cigarettes, Cheetos and a good book. When the printed newspaper was still a morning ritual, she followed her daily routine of reading the obituaries and when her family would tease her about it, she would say “I’m just checking to see if I’m in here yet”; imagine her surprise when she did find her name. She did the crossword and the jumble puzzle in ink fearlessly. She was a rabid Georgia Bulldogs fan, tolerated the Falcons and was proud of the Braves. She was a Dale Earnhardt devotee and basically refused to watch Nascar after his untimely passing. She helped multiple coaches and players over the years by offering her opinion about plays, calls and uniform selections, all from the comfort of her recliner. When offered the opportunity to attend an in-person game or race, she would say “No thank you – I can see everything better from this angle and they can hear me.” Her work ethic was the kind that employers dream about, whether at Thomson Company/Salant Corporation for 32 years or managing personal care homes for CSRA Health Services or the other jobs that brought her into the lives of people who usually ended up relying on her. Most of her co-workers became family over the years and received lots of good advice and counsel whether they asked for it or not. The family is grateful for the staff of Enhabit Hospice, especially LaTonya Bing and Linda Powers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Providence Baptist Church, 13778 Highway 88 West, Avera, Georgia 30803. Memorial Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Pastor Shane Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803) 278-1181.

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Jeanette Upton Glover

August 15, 1935 - March 14, 2024