Joyce Wamble Glauser

Raised in south Tampa she spent summers in Georgia with relatives creating lifelong bonds. Her love for movies began with Saturday matinees at Tampa Theater. She graduated Plant High School, continued her education at University of Tampa with a BA in 1954, helped form The Decade of the Fifties annual reunion for past 26 years. Stricken with polio at age 11, determination to be independent led her to obtain a drivers license, driving a car with hand controls for decades. She raised two boys on her own by doing medical transcription and typing for 40 years, paying off her home and helping others, taught her grandson to type and mentored many people with her great knowledge and spirituality. She attended The Dome Unitarian Universalist Church, officiated at times and a frequent guest speaker.

An accomplished pianist with good singing voice, she loved music, was very fond of Celtic Thunder and Keith Harkin and attended many of their concerts. Due to her love for their music she became engrossed in learning about her Scotch-Irish ancestry and attacked it as she did many things, by reading everything she could get her hands on to gain knowledge. An avid reader who loved poetry she could recite her favorites. She authored a collection of her own poetry, two published novels, and an unfinished autobiography. A history buff, she completed both daily crosswords, could participate in any subject of conversation, captivating audiences with her eloquent speech. Joyce was a true southern lady who enjoyed country cooking and Cuban food, in keeping with her Tampa heritage. She loved flowers, butterflies, things of beauty, and spending time with her family and dear friends.

Despite her handicap she spread positive energy and inspired so many.

Predeceased by her parents Royal O and Grace M Wamble, beloved son Stephen Royal Glauser, devoted sister Edna W Nichols. Survived by loving son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey Dean and Melissa M Glauser, grandson Zachary Dean Glauser, granddaughter Stephenie K Glauser, great grandson Bentley Royal Glauser, nephew John Royal Nichols, nieces Grace Ellen and Thea J Nichols, and a host of other admirers who will never forget her. Memorial Wednesday, Sept 19, 6-9 pm at La Teresita Restaurant, 3246 W Columbus Drive, Tampa.