Ms. Jacquline Glisson

Jacquline Glisson, eldest daughter of the Late Frank and Catherine Dawson Glisson, was born on October 22, 1951 at Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, S.C. She was educated at Liberty Street Elementary School, Bates Jr. High School, and graduated as Valedictorian of her beloved Lincoln High School Class of 1969. She earned her B. S. degree in Biology Education – Summa Cum Laude (with Highest Honors) from her beloved North Carolina A & T State University in 1973. She achieved membership in four National Honor Societies and was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. On May 11, 1977, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (Sumter Alumnae Chapter). In 1978, she received her Masters Degree in Elementary Education and certification for Middle School from the University of S.C. in Columbia. Affectionately known as Mrs. June, she served professionally as a science educator. She taught in Sumter School District 17 for 22 dedicated years at Alice Drive Middle and Bates Middle School. She served as 4-H Advisor, Science Department Chairperson and was awarded the honor of “1995 Bates Middle School Teacher of the Year.” Ms. Glisson has been a private tutor and mentor for all ages, Kindergarten to College Level from 2004-2020. Most importantly, she was raised in a loving Christian home, nurtured spiritually at Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, and was saved and converted as a Believer in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in July 1966. She was spiritually joyful with her beloved church family at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 27:1. Her major Life Accomplishment was the blessing of her three children and her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jordyn Courtney Wilson. Ms. Glisson leaves to cherish and preserve her precious memories; sons: Carlton (Darlene) June of Fayetteville, NC, Cedric (Shanikwha) June of Charlotte, NC, daughter: Courtney June Wilson of Sumter, SC; precious grandsons: Jonathan, Joshua, twins: Jameson & Jace; granddaughters: Destiny and Serina; sister: Gwendolyn Glisson (James) Mack; nephews: Marlon and Quincy Mack; aunt: Marilee Burkett; uncle: Bennie Dawson; relatives, friends, and students

Ms. Jacquline Glisson

October 22, 1951 - January 15, 2023