Annie M. Glover

 By Sylvester “Nunnie” Robinson

Sister Annie M. Glover was born in Concord, Georgia on June 12, 1932  to parents Mrs. Emma Lizzie Milner ( Hassie ) and Mr. Marvin Manual, Sr.( Shorty), both of whom preceded her in death. Sister Glover married the love of her life,  Mr. Willie Glover, who also predeceased her. Born on June  12, 1932, Sister Glover received her Heavenly reward on February 4, 2024. Mrs. Glover was blessed with one child, Mr. Jimmie Reid (Sonya), Fort Lauderdale.

Educated in the Concord School System, and growing up in Atlanta, she graduated from Pike County High School in 1949. After high school she moved to Broward County Florida where enrolled in the Florida State University School of  Professional Development, earning certification in food nutrition. Subsequent certifications included a Food Hygiene Training Program from the Broward County Health Department in 1980 , the Citywide Usher’s Union, and Broward Sessions for Seniors in 1993.

Her professional accomplishments were numerous: Manager and Bookkeeper for the Northwest Federated Woman’s Club Satellite Senior Center Nutrition Site; Site Administrator Rental Agent for 17 years; and Voting Inspector, Clerk and Poll Worker for Precinct #37 in Broward County.

Sister Glover ‘s social and professional affiliations included serving as a group leader of the YMCA, founder of Ladies Auxiliary, Local 1526; International Longshoreman, past president of Ladies Auxiliary Longshoreman Members; Florida Association Women’s Club, Inc.; member of M.P. McGill Court, 240 Heroines of Jericho; member Chapter 144 Order of the Eastern Star; member of State and National Mothers Association; and president of the Coronet Women’s Club.

Civically engaged, she served as a caregiver for seniors, founded The Ladies Auxiliary Chapter # 43 ILA,  president of the Walker Elementary and Everglades Junior High PTAs, and bell ringer for Salvation Army and United Fund volunteer among others.

Her service and dedication to Mount Olive Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale was exemplary, actively involved in Usher Board # One for 48 years, was a member of the Missionary Society Circle # Nine, Co-Founder of the Nurses’ Guide and was a past president and member of the Pulpit Aid Board for 42 years.

Sister Glover’s siblings included Melvin Mangham, Sr., Charley Mangham, Lucille Mangham, Marvin Mangham, Jr., John Davis ( JD), Reuben Mangham ( all above deceased) and Preston Mangham.

In addition to Brother Preston Mangham, other family members left to celebrate her life include son Jimmie Reid (Sonya),  Grandchildren: Maria Reid, Casonya des Vignes (Juan), Kim Reid Cooks (Leroy), Jimmie L. Reid, Jr. (Shatonga), Elissa Smith (Joshua Jr.), and Asia Reid; Great-Grandchildren: Sheria Johnson, Roderic Fulmore (La Sonya), Leroy Cooks III, Marvin Cooks, Zachery Cooks, and Jimeria Reid; Great Great Grandchildren: Roderic Fulmore, Jr., Leroy Cooks IV, America Cooks, Aviyanna Cooks, Joshua III, Jada, Laila Fulmore, Marvin Cooks, Jr., CoCo Cooks, Malasia Cooks, and La’Reign Fulmore, Royel, Latrell, Dior, India , and myriad nieces, nephews and friends.