It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our recently retired colleague, Glenda Armstrong, at the age of 72. In December 2019, Glenda retired from IUPUI University Library as our Acquisitions Supervisor after nearly 50 years of service. Her long tenure with us made her the “Employee with the most years of service in IUPUI University Library history.”
Glenda loved her family, her church, and her job and it was evident in the way she spoke and lived. She was very active in her church, loved spending time with her family, always engaged in conversation with colleagues about their families (especially their children), and was an avid supporter of the Library’s philanthropic efforts. As the winner of the Indiana Library Federation award for Outstanding Library Staff in 1982 and the INCOLSA Outstanding Service to the Library Profession award in 1998, Glenda was dedicated to the work of libraries throughout her career. IUPUI University Library was lucky to be the home of her dedication.
Glenda will forever be remembered as a great leader and resource for her team, a problem solver, the perfect party/pitch-in planner, and one of the nicest people to ever walk the halls of IUPUI University Library. Glenda will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and colleagues and in an effort to preserve her memory, this page has been created for all those that knew and loved her, to share their memories of her.
- Read Glenda's obituary.
- Listen to Glenda talk about her career at IUPUI through this oral history interview from 2018.
- Consider giving to IUPUI University Library in memory of Glenda. Please contact Tanika Scott at talscott@iu.edu for more information.
- Share your memories of Glenda via the "Add new comment" option below.
- View photos of Glenda's December 2019 Retirement Party at IUPUI University Library by clicking play on the slideshow below:
Reflections
i miss my grandmother a lot. she will never be forgotten. - Jace Armstrong
Glenda was a very sweet person. She welcomed me to UL when I was a new librarian and we bonded over connections to my home state of Colorado. It was great to work with and get to know her over the three years I was there. Rest in peace, Glenda. You are missed. - Bronwen M.
Glenda was a lovely presence to have around the office. I would always cheer up when she said "hi" in the hallway and asked about my family. The IUPUI University Library is a better place because she worked there. She was a great person and will be greatly missed. - Cortnee Yarbrough
Our friendship spanned 64 years. I could write a book with all the memories to fill it. I am so happy that I was able to attend her retirement party last November. We had made so many plans for the future after she retired. It was not to be. I have no doubt that she is in the presence of her Lord Jesus and family and friends that have gone before her. Looking forward to being together again. - Pamela Rains Shuman