Vivian Barbara Glore daughter of the late Lidda Souders Birdsong and Clyde Birdsong, was born at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on June 30, 1934. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on December 15, 2009, having attained the age of 75 years, five months and 15 days.
On October 23, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri, Barbara was united in marriage to Firmin Glore. She was a member of the Webb Creek Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and song leader. Barbara also served as secretary for the Webb Creek Volunteer Fire Department for 11 years. Her hobbies included embroidery and sewing.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Howard and Robert Birdsong and two half sisters, LeeElla and Peggy.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Firmin Glore of Ellington, one son, Armin Glore of Newport News, VA, one daughter, Colette Cogliandro and husband Sanny of Chesapeake, VA, five grandchildren and one sister, Ann Rieter and husband Ernie of Frankland, KY, two half sisters, Lana Adair and Darlene Brown both of Poplar Bluff. Barbara will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Sat. 10:30 P.M.
Funeral Services: Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Minister: Rev. Pat Pyles
Burial: Hampton Cemetery
Pallbearers: Steve Ernie, Logan Ernie, David Martin, Randy English, Ed Gossett and Gary Hilton.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Webb Creek Baptist Church, Webb Creek Volunteer Fire Department or the American Cancer Society