Sara Lillian Glenn

Sara Lillian (Lil) Ater Glenn died Peacefully, December 7, 2024, at Autumn Hill Assisted Living  She was 98 years old.

She was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1926 to Lillian Westbrook Ater and Allen C. Ater. That same year, the family moved to Galveston as her father worked for the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Company – headquartered in Galveston.  Lil graduated from Ball High School in 1944; attended the University of Texas/Austin for two years, and then graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947.  She married the love of her life on October 14, 1950.

Lil is survived by her son – Dr. William L (Bill) Glenn, III, DDS, daughter, Lillian Virginia (Ginger) Boswell and her husband Richard S. Bowell, Jr of Grapeland, Texas; three grandchildren; Sara Boswell and husband Patrick Hurst of Austin, Texas , Christi Krauss and husband Kevin Krauss of Magnolia, Texas, Truman Glenn and wife Laila Glenn of Cedar Park, Texas.  Four great grandchildren; Nicholas Krauss, Ella Krauss, Preston Glenn and Lily Glenn.  She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. William L. Glenn, Jr. DDS,  her parents Lillian Westbrook Ater and Allen C. Ater and her daughter in law Paula D. Glenn.

Lil’s presence in the community began in 1948 when she was asked to be a Princess in Galveston’s first post-WWII revival and celebration of Mardi Gras. Known to give generously of her time and talents, Lil also quickly became an integral part of the Galveston community, as she was an active member of Galveston’s Junior Welfare League before it was renamed the Junior League of Galveston County, Inc.  Lil was a tireless and valuable member of the Junior League.  In addition to serving as the League’s Treasurer for four years, she served on numerous committees, and in her later League years, served as Sustaining Advisor on many committees. One of the committees she enjoyed most was serving as Sustaining Advisor for the Arrangements Committee. That year she helped the chair and her committee arrange a motor coach trip to an Astros baseball game – complete with food, beverage and tickets.  A great time was had by all!

Her other well-known talents included the formation of a Professional Puppeteer Company in the early 1960s. She and her cohorts performed for birthdays, parties, at the Galveston Summer Beach Band concerts, as well as other island events.  Their group was so popular, they have the opportunity to perform on television in both Galveston and Austin!

Lil was also an active member of the Ninth District Dental Society Auxiliary throughout Bill’s dental career and included her serving as chair of the Auxiliary when the Association’s annual convention was held in Galveston in 1976.

A memorial service will be held at J. Levy & Termini Funeral Home on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 12:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 or to Libbie’s Place, 5402 Avenue U, Galveston, Texas 77551.

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