Prilla Glover Ottley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Prilla Glover Ottley of Marietta passed into the loving arms of her Lord on September 17, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1936 and is predeceased by her parents James Bolan Glover III and Prilla Rice Glover. She is survived by her three children, John King Ottley III (Kathleen), Robert Glover Ottley and Alicia Heyward Ottley (Lisa); seven grandchildren, Graham Ottley (Sarah), Haverlee Ottley, Bethany Arganbright (Geof Fischer), Claire Ottley (Aaron Hall), Robbie Ottley, Mary Ottley, Chris Ottley, seven great-grandchildren, Piper, Bennett, Quinn, Dawson, Channing, Owen, and Eleanor; brother, James "Bo" Glover; sister, Jane Glover Hawkins. Prilla graduated from Marietta High School in 1954. She was a cheerleader, member of the Beta, Music, Glee and Tri Hi Y clubs, an Olympian Who’s Who, and a Pitchfork newspaper staff member. She also attended Stephens College. Prilla worked at Glover Machine Works and as a realtor. She will be remembered for her faith in God and love for people. She attended First Presbyterian Church of Marietta and the Marietta Bible Chapel and was an active participant in many community Bible studies. Prilla had a rich family heritage. A descendant of a Declaration of Independence signer and John Heyward Glover, the first mayor of Marietta, her family’s property was donated for the Marietta Confederate Cemetery and Glover Park in downtown Marietta. Prilla was a US Military Spouse in the Panama Canal Zone in the 1950’s and rendered first aid at the Atherton’s Drug Store explosion on the Marietta Square on Halloween Night in 1963. Prilla was a sustaining member of the Cobb-Marietta Junior League. A memorial service will be held at the Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 am. A visitation will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Contributions in honor of Prilla may be directed to the Marietta Bible Chapel general fund, 2708 Greencastle Way, Marietta, GA 30062.

Prilla Glover Ottley

January 7, 1936 - September 17, 2020