Pontiac’s Glenna Mae Cox celebrated for being ‘100 and Fabulous’

Glenna Mae Cox, a woman who is always ready with a happy smile and a genuine greeting, surprised many of her friends and acquaintances when it was announced that she celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 24.

She is the mother of five children and a lifelong resident of the Pontiac area. Wearing a crown and a banner stating she was “100 and Fabulous,” she was honored at her church service, accompanied by her son, Dennis, and her daughter, Sandra, when the entire congregation sang “Happy Birthday.”

She has been a member of Tuesday Musicale of Greater Pontiac for 74 years and at the present time is one of the most dedicated program attendees of the entire membership. It was still a surprise on Feb. 9, a very cold and snowy afternoon, her son, David, made certain his 100-year-old mother did not miss “Guardians of Harmony,” one of Musicale’s monthly programs.

When young, her love for music was introduced to her by her father, Glenn Williams, who for years was a soloist at many of the Pontiac churches. Numerous times, she would accompany him on the piano and sing duets on special occasions. Her enjoyment of music has been with her throughout her entire life and helps to keep the lovely smile she shares with everyone she meets.