Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Judith C. Glessner, age 83, of rural Portland passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025 in Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Geneva on September 16, 1941 the daughter of Ralph and Elna (Weaver) Bailey.  She was married on December 8, 1962 to Fredrick Glessner and he passed away on September 30, 2013.  Judith had worked for W & M Manufacturing and Community Care Center.  She was a member of Harrisville Congregational Christian Church.

Surviving is one son Alden Glessner of Pennville, two daughters Roxanna Mortimer of Lowmansville, Kentucky and Susan Knepper of Plymouth, Indiana, One step-son Frederick Glessner Jr. of Florida, two step daughters Edwina Sue Gorzen of Jackson, Michigan and Robbi Forslund of Spring Lake, Michigan,  Seventeen grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two sons Stephen Glessner and William Tyson and a brother James Bailey.

Funeral services will be Thursday April 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Coleman Smith presiding.  Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Shriners.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com