Lillian Glendale(Glen)  Pender neé Springer passed peacefully on August 13, 2026. She was 97 years old. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Pender, Jr. and her parents Earl S. and W. Irene Armor Springer. She is survived by her daughters Susan E Sneed(Steve), Martha L. Aberson(Lowell) and Kathryn V. Krull(Jerry). She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Rachel(Nathan)Zykan, Joshua(Kelly) Sneed, Jacob(Christina) Sneed, Jesse(Hana) Aberson, Samuel Aberson, Isaac Aberson, Joseph(Elaine) Krull, and Thomas(Courtney Neisler) Krull. Also great-grandchildren: Spencer, Lily, Mitchell, Sadie, Raegan, Lulabelle, Darrow, Francis Grace, Margaret, Quinn, Annie Glen and Graham. Also cousins Leoda Springer and Tommy,  and nieces Paige(Walter Cunningham) Smith, Meredith Price and Courtney(Danny) Dollar. 

Glen was born at home in Lexington, Alabama on July 3, 1929. She was a graduate of Florence State Teachers College now the University of North Alabama. She leaves behind a legacy of learning and faith, friendship and family. Her years as a teacher, librarian and faithful Christian resulted in a life to be modeled and lifelong friendships she always cherished. 

The family thanks the staff of NHC Place St. Peters Memory Care for all the love you gave her. We would not have been able to enjoy her and love as we did without you. Thank you to Caris for those final days of hospice care. 

Special thanks to the people of Lexington, Alabama and the Lexington Methodist Church. This was always home and her final years among you were years of care and dignity. You took on caring without asking, easing her final years and alleviating our worry. You allowed her to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. There are so many to name; you know who you are and you know what you did. Thank you. 

In lieu of flowers, please honor Glen with a gift to the Burchell Campbell Memorial Library(opens in new tab) or the Lexington Methodist Church.(opens in new tab)