Glenda Diane (Crockett) Gamby, 75 of Chadron, NE, died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

Born on May 7, 1944 in Keokuk, Iowa, she was the daughter of Glen and Melrose Crockett. On September 3, 1967 in Kahoka, Missouri she married John E. Gamby.

She is survived by husband, John, two daughters, Diane (Douglas Jelinek) of St. Charles, Illinois, Sarah Gamby (Travis Wagoner) of Crete, Nebraska and son, John (Jack) Gamby (Stacy) of St. Peters, Missouri; four grandchildren, Hayley Jelinek, Nathan, Jackson and Austin Gamby; sisters, Patsy (Max Mitchell) of Homer, Alaska, Linda Lou (Al Nagy) of The Villages, Florida, Bette (Mark Stuart) of Columbia Missouri; brothers, Guy Crockett of Columbia, Missouri and George Crockett of Kahoka, Missouri. She was preceded in death by sister, Susie Hagmeier.

Glenda graduated from the University of Missouri earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and literature. She earned her Master of Library Science at the University of Illinois. She received her teaching certificate at Chadron State College.

Her passion for books started at a young age when she would play make believe library with her books. For 29 years, she worked as a Public Services Librarian at the King Library at the Chadron State College.

Glenda, a lifelong sports fan, played basketball in high school and with the Women's Athletic Association (WAA) at Mizzou. She also played tennis and golf. She enjoyed watching both basketball and tennis as well other sports throughout her life.

Glenda was a member of United Methodist Church, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary. She served on the Board of the Chadron Public Library and volunteered at the Dawes County Historical Museum.

Memorials in memory of Glenda may be made to the Dawes County Historical Museum or the P.E.O. Sisterhood for scholarships for young women.

Graveside services are planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, at the Claytonville Cemetery, south of Hiawatha. Pastor Andrew Finch will officiate.

The family will meet with friends starting at 9:30 a.m. at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawaths, to go in procession to the cemetery for services.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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