Glenna "Dean" Jeffries

Glenna “Dean” Leming Jeffries, 91, of Lafayette, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Monday, December 25, 2023 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

  She was born February 5, 1932 in Lafayette to the late Raymond R. and Cecilian (Blanchard) Kirts.  Dean was a 1950 graduate of Battle Ground High School.

  Her first marriage was to Charles K. Leming on August 6, 1950 at the courthouse in Lafayette.  Charles preceded her in death on January 1, 1975.  Later, she would marry Lois “Jeff” Jeffries on February 23, 1979 also in Lafayette. Jeff would precede her in death on May 12, 2005.

  Dean worked for several years as the cook at Edwood Glenn Golf Course.  She also worked for Purdue University in maintenance at Married Student Housing for many years.  

  Above all, Dean was an amazing mom and grandmother.  She loved spending time with her family, cooking big meals and hosting family reunions.  An avid crocheter, she enjoyed making afghans for all of her daughters and grandchildren.  She enjoyed cross stitching, puzzle books, jig saw puzzles, garage sales and fishing.  

  Surviving are her daughters, Phyllis Herget of Delphi, Leslie Norman (Steve) of Lafayette, Cheryl Mikels (Kenneth) of Lafayette and Cindy Rickard (Scott) of Battle Ground; her siblings, Jack Kirts (Rosie), Charlie Kirts, Dell Kirts (Donna), Bob Kirts (Barb) and Barb Burley.  Dean loved spending time with her 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

  Preceding her in death with her parents and husbands are two daughters, Penny Craft and Dixie Wray; her siblings, Ginny Mull, Christine Barker, Betty Cornell, Bill Simms, Paul Simms and a set of 3 infant siblings Joseph, Mary and David Kirts.  Also preceding her in death is a grandson, Jason Prather.

  Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12 p.m. (Noon) Friday, December 29, 2023 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Karen Bray to officiate.  Interment to follow in the Brookston Cemetery.

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