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October 04, 1948 - September 25, 2025 Glenna Jean Brady (Everett), 76, of Palmer, AK, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Glenna was born October 4, 1948, in Jerome, AZ, to Bettie Wallace and Glen Everett. Glenna grew up in Anchorage where she met her husband, William “John” Brady. She was a homemaker and deeply devoted to both her faith and family. Additionally, she loved reading, gardening, and planning parties. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John; sons, Richard, Grant, Matthew, and Jason; daughters, Megan, Hayley, and Kiah; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and younger brother. Glenna’s smile, sense of humor, laughter, warm hugs, prayers, and love will be deeply missed. Per her wishes, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Palmer Public Library in her memory.