Glennis Posey

Glennis Posey, age 90, of Double Springs passed away Saturday August 8, 2026, at Hendrix Health Care.

She was born July 19, 1936 to Loyd and Iva Bailey. Glennis was born and grew up in Arab, Alabama, of which she lovingly referred to as “God’s Country.” She graduated from Arab High School and earned her Batchelor of Science and her Master of Art degree at Florence State Teachers College in Florence, Alabama. After marrying Donald
Posey, she moved to Double Springs and made it her lifelong home. She
and Donald would have one son, Don. She and Donald were married for
43 years until his death in 2000. Glennis would go on to teach for 31 years, with the majority of those at the Winston County Vocational School where she was an FBLA Club Sponsor for many years. She also endeared herself to many students as a class
sponsor. Even though Glennis did not graduate from WCHS, they honored
her with an honorary “Alumni” status. Glennis received the “Alabama
Teacher of the Year Award” win 1983, also the Alabama State Vocational
Teacher award in 1983 and 1988. Glennis always supported Donald in his business adventures and worked tirelessly at Posey Supply until her injury in December 2024.
Glennis was a beloved member of the Double Springs Church of Christ
where she always found multiple ways to be a servant by teaching bible
classes and working on the bus program with Donald. She also served along
side Donald as an elder’s wife for many years. Glennis had many hobbies and things she enjoyed. She had a social calendar that only the young-at-heart could keep up with. She had a love for art and was a very avid and accomplished artist. Her most cherished
role and one that she was a master at, was being “grandmother” to Meg
and Elijah and “great grandmother” to Juliet, Calvin and Benny.
Glennis was a very dedicated and active member of The Double Springs
Study Club for 66 years. During that time, she held many offices and
committee chair positions. She was instrumental in helping the Double
Springs chapter win multiple awards for multiple years at the state level.
She herself was awarded the Outstanding Club Woman of Alabama. Her
local chapter also honored her by selecting her as “Woman of Distinction.”
Glennis also received the Community Service Award from the DS
Panorama Study Club.

Although the list of awards goes on and on, Glennis is probably best
known for her endless community service and her love for her family and
friends. She was always very intentional in her efforts to help and serve
those around her. She had the remarkable ability to make everyone feel
like they were the most important person in the room. She did so many
things in secret for others that we will never know about. She never
wanted glory for anything she did or accomplished. She just simply
wanted to be the hands and feet of Jesus here on earth and she did it well.
We have no doubt she heard the words “Well done, thy good and faithful
servant, Enter into the Joy of your Lord.”

Visitation will be Tuesday August 11, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Double Springs Church of Christ. She will Lie in State from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 12 at the Double Springs Church of Christ where the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Justin Guin and Vance Hutton will officiate. Burial will be at Double Springs Memorial Gardens.

Glennis is survived by her son, Don (Teresa) Posey; granddaughter, Meg (Dean) Glass; grandson, Elijah (Lauren) Posey; great grandchildren, Juliet Posey, Calvin Posey, and Bennett Glass; sister, Jearldean Handy; brother, Dwight Bailey; bonus grandchild, Samuel Kelly; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Posey; parents, Loyd and Iva Bailey; and siblings, Charles Bailey and Hazel Kelly.

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