Glenda M. Thieke Allbaugh, 92, of Flora, passed away Thursday-Feb. 17, 2022, at 6:50pm, at Bloom of Kokomo Assisted Living. She was born April 2, 1929, in Stoddard Co., MO, to the late Wesley & Elsie May Ramsey Thieke. Her marriage was to Robert C. "Bob" Allbaugh, on Feb. 11, 1951, at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2010. She was a 1948 graduate of Carrollton High School. She worked for Palmer Jewelers in downtown Kokomo, while Bob served in the Korean War. She also worked at the Carroll High School in the guidance office with Effie Douglas, and later in the high school cafeteria. While working for Knipe's Flower Shop in Kokomo, Glenda soon found her passion for flower arranging, which led to her very successful floral and catering business of her own, Allbaugh Bridal Place, for nearly 40 years. After retiring from the catering business, she enjoyed working part-time in Flora at the J-Ann Shop. She was a member of the Living Faith Church of the Brethren, near Flora, where she taught Sunday school, was active with the women's fellowship, and enjoyed helping in the kitchen with the many meals the church would provide for their congregation and fund raisers. She was a member of the Friendly Circle Home Ec Club, she enjoyed crafts, loved traveling, and was a member of the Voyager 1000 Travel Club. She and her husband enjoyed playing euchre with their friends in a monthly card club for many years. Glenda above all loved serving others, especially her church; she loved the Lord. Her family was her greatest joy on earth! Surviving: sons-James "Jim" & Sue Allbaugh of Bringhurst, Thomas "Tom" & Deb Allbaugh of Bringhurst; grandchildren: Ryan & Melinda Allbaugh, Jared & Janelle Allbaugh, Cassandra & Rob McLaughlin, Erica Allbaugh, Allison & Mike Jovanovich, & Valarie & Daniel Enders. 12 great grandchildren survive; a sister-in-law Patricia Thieke of Walton. Preceded in death by 2 brother's Eugene & Donald; 2 sister- in-laws Jeane & Anna Bell; a brother-in-law Charles. Services: Visitation will be Friday from 11am until her funeral service at 1pm at the Living Faith Church of the Brethren, near Flora. Pastor Guy Studebaker officiating. Burial at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora. Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Faith Church, envelopes available at her service. To send an online condolence to the family or view her obit, visit:
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