Glenna Mize

Glenna J. Mize, 85, of Beaver, formerly of Keene, NH, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Bowers Hospice House.
She was born on October 6, 1929 at Pluto, WV to Pearl and Ethel Bower Donohoe. After her marriage to Frank Mize, she moved to Keene, NH where she spent most of her adult life. She earned both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Keene State College, and her PhD in Elementary Education from the University of Conneticut. She joined the faculty of Keene State in 1972, where she was instrumental in shaping the teacher education program. She retired in 2004 as a full professor. She also served as Education Department Chair, and Coordinator for Academic Support in the Academic Advising Center. In 1996, she was honored with the Keene State College Distinguished Teacher Award.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mize; sister, Garnet Ballard; brother-in-law, William C. Ballard, and brother, Moody Donohoe.
Survivors include brothers, Mason Donohoe and wife Bonnie of Laurel, Delaware and Mayo Donohoe and wife Judy of Hinton; nephews, Randy Ballard and wife Debbie of Hinton, Steve Ballard and wife Kim of Daniels, Rick Donohoe and wife Tammy of Seaford, Delaware, and Bo Donohoe of Hinton, along with their families.
She was known for her love of reading, outdoors, and her beautifully cultivated flower gardens. She was a devout Christian who studied her Bible daily. She touched the lives of her family, her many friends, and hundreds of her college students. She will be greatly missed.
At her request, her body was cremated and there will be no funeral services. There will be a Celebration of Life memorial service at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be made in her name to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, in honor of the loving care they provided Glenna and her family.



Arrangements are by the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors of Hinton.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com