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GUNTERSVILLE - The estate of Truman and Dr. Bobbie Glassco has bestowed over $1.5 million to two organizations in Marshall County.
The couple, known for their community leadership and service to others, directed the gift to be divided equally between Snead State Community College and Marshall Medical Centers. Each entity will receive $793,000. This contribution reflects their lifelong commitment to education, healthcare, and community service.
Dr. Glassco served Snead State Community College for over 40 years as a teacher and administrator. The school plans to use the gift to benefit students through scholarships and campus upgrades.
“We are deeply grateful for the Glasscos’ generosity. We will be able to use the donation to provide students with more scholarship opportunities, and we will apply some of their contribution toward necessary improvements to the Maze Music Building. With Mr. and Dr. Glassco’s love for the community and the College, we believe this will honor their legacy,” said Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore.
In 1987 the Glasscos’ teamed with others to organize the Alabama School of Gospel Music (ASGM), which is held in the Maze Music Building on Snead State’s campus. Now a cornerstone event, the ASGM recently held its 38th session with more than 100 students participating. Many students who received training through ASGM are now serving in music ministry.
Dr. Glassco’s contributions also extended to healthcare, where she served for 14 years as a board member of the Marshall County Health Care Authority.
“Having been a member of the Marshall Health Care Authority Board of Directors for many years, Dr. Glassco knew that while state-of-the-art facilities and medical equipment are necessary to provide quality healthcare, it is the individuals working in the healthcare field who are truly the foundation of any effective healthcare organization,” said Roy Rollings, Chairman of the Marshall County Healthcare Authority.
“With this incredible gift, Marshall Medical Centers will be able to pursue new opportunities to help further the education of current and future healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of quality, local healthcare for generations to come.”
A statement released by the Glassco family emphasized the couple’s legacy of generosity.
“Truman and Bobbie were dedicated to help people grow not only academically, but in church, Bible studies, music/piano, and community/civic events. They were generous with time and talents to provide help in any needed situation. They took the talents God gave and multiplied them greatly to help others. Countless individuals will benefit from the generosity of Truman and Bobbie Glassco.”
The Life Behind the Legacy of Truman and Dr. Bobbie Glassco
Truman Glassco, who passed away in 2004, was also a pillar of the community, contributing to education, church activities, and local organizations. After graduating from Douglas High School, he received an Associate degree in Education and began his career teaching in high schools before serving as principal at Corley Elementary School. He retired from serving in the Marshall County Schools central office.
Mr. Glassco was recognized for his service to the community by being awarded the Boaz Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the Year in 1987 and Educator of the Year in 1985. The Boaz Civitan Club also named him the Civitan Man of the Year in 1974.
Dr. Bobbie Glassco served the community alongside her husband and continued the legacy after his death until she passed away in 2023. Dr. Bobbie Glassco, also a Douglas High School graduate, received her bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and her master’s degree and Doctorate in Education from Auburn University.
In her career at Snead State, Dr. Glassco served as a home economics teacher, sociology instructor, and administrator. Her tenure included roles such as Director of Social Sciences, Director of Alumni Affairs, Director of Institutional Research, and Dean of Instruction. In 2012, Dr. Glassco was named one of the first two professor emeriti at Snead State by the Alabama State Board of Education. She was named Snead State’s Alumna of the Year twice in 1997 and 2012.
For over a decade, Dr. Glassco served on the Marshall County Healthcare Authority Board of Directors where she was dedicated to advancing the mission of Marshall Medical Centers, advocating for the community’s healthcare needs, and ensuring that quality care remained accessible to all residents. Her contributions played a vital role in the organization’s growth, positioning it as a cornerstone of health and wellness in the region.
