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HARRINGTON -- Glenna Clement Harrington, 86, of Albuquerque passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010. She was born Glenna Nadine Clement in Mena, Arkansas June 7, 1924 to Don Dickinson and Ora Mena Rabb Clement. Glenna married the love of her life, William Emery Harrington October 14, 1945, a 53 year love affair until his death. Glenna and Bill delighted in dancing and traveling; Glenna often said she had danced on five continents. Glenna is survived by her sister Donna Yuronka of Mena, Arkansas; children, Jane Harrington and husband Pat McNamara of Albuquerque, Drew Harrington and her husband Don Jansen of Portland, Oregon, and Don Harrington and wife Margaret of Albuquerque; grandchildren Amy Favour, Megan Mayes, Rachael Lawrence, Elizabeth Biersgreen, Laura Harrington, and Deborah Harrington. Glenna loved New Mexico and lived in Albuquerque and Corrales for 51 years. She was active in the arts and was a docent at the Albuquerque Museum, frequently giving tours of both the museum and Old Town. She placed great value on life-long learning, earned her Master's degree in 1968, and actively pursued puzzle writing and intellectual development until the end of her life. Glenna taught 2nd grade at Montgomery Elementary, and was a school counselor at Alameda and McArthur elementary schools. Glenna had a wide social circle, and was a gracious hostess who appreciated good company, good food, and good wine. She was a member of the Unity Church of Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 6, 2010, 1:30 p.m., at French - University Chapel. Donations in Glenna's name may be made to the Democratic National Party or the Albuquerque Museum. Please visit our online guestbook for Glenna at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Thu August 05, 2010