Glennis Margaret Durand, 94, died February 14, 2023, at Town Hall Estates in Arlington, TX. Born September 17, 1928, in Hoisington, KS, she was the daughter of Emil & Helen (Remley) Pflughoeft. In 1946 she graduated from Hoisington High School. She married the love of her life, George Leroy Durand, on July 20, 1947.
Glennis lived in Great Bend, KS and was a dedicated secretary for the General Adjustment Bureau for over 30 years. Her passions in life included being a wife & mother, crocheting, crafting, collecting antiques, preserving family memorabilia, and spending time with friends & family. Mrs. Durand was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, local square-dancing club, & an active participant in the American Legion with her husband.
Survivors include her two daughters, Kathy Hancock & husband Randy of Arlington, TX & Colleen Stevenson of Rockledge, FL; six grandchildren, Kelly Schmitt & wife Kim of Wichita, KS, Dawn Buhrkuhl & husband Joey of Arlington, Monica Dow & husband John of Northlake, TX, Tiffany Mansell & husband Shane of Arlington, Mark Stevenson & wife Michelle of Hanover, MD, and Michelle Popilek & husband Scott of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; & 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine “Daisy” Briley & Patricia L. Resner.
Glennis is coming home to rest next to her George. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Great Bend Cemetery with the Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. Visitation with the family will be available following the service.
Memorials are requested to First Presbyterian Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend KS 67530.