Visitation:
Monday, January 7, 2019
6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Peterson Mortuary
212 S. Locust Street
Glenwood, Iowa 51534
Service:
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
1:00 P.M.
Grace United Methodist Church
112 North Walnut Street
Glenwood, Iowa 51534
Vera L. Tackett, 98 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away January 3, 2019 in Glenwood. She was born on March 17, 1920 in Mills County, Iowa to William Fremont and Harriet Malinda (Miller) Andrews.
Vera attended Hillsdale School through 8th grade and then moved to Glenwood where she attended high school graduating with the Class of 1939. She attended some classes at Iowa State University.
Vera was united in marriage to Orville E. Tackett on Jan. 24, 1946 in Glenwood, Iowa. She began working at West Elementary as a cook moving on to becoming head cook at the high school for over 20 years. She also helped Orville on the farm.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Bluebirds of Mineola, American Legion Auxiliary, Easter Seals, PTA at country school, RSVP, Volunteered at Mills County Museum and was Grand Marshall with Orville in the homecoming parade.
Preceding Vera in passing were her parents, husband, son Elton Tackett; sisters Ethel Baucom, Edna Sawyers, and brother Dewayne Andrews. Survivors include her daughter Julia Gray of Glenwood, Iowa; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to Easter Seals or American Legion Auxiliary.
Interment will held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
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As we got to know Vera, she grew in our hearts. While Orville was the storyteller, Vera was the dry wit. Her comments made us laugh. So we always sought her out, talking to her first so she’d know who we were (since her vision wasn’t that keen), we encouraged her to show affection with that gentle punch to the arm. Heaven is going to be a little more lively now that Vera is there. We are sorry for your loss, but we will never forget our friendship. Wish we’d asked her more about her early days and life in mills county.
Sorry to hear of Aunt Vera’s passing. I have fond memories of visiting her and Uncle Orville on their farm. She lived a full and beautiful life.
Our Hearts and Prayers are with Vera’s Dear Family as Vera is now walking with the Good Lord in the Garden of Heaven. God Bless You All.
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