Glendel “Gerrie” Weatherford of Willows died in Chico on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Kennett, Mo., to Glen and Dollie Phillips on June 1, 1936.
She moved to Corcoran, Calif., in 1959 and taught elementary school there for many years. She started teaching at Murdock Elementary School in Willows in 1984 and retired in 1999.
She was married to Wayne Weatherford for 59 years. He was the Willows Intermediate Principal and later the Willows Unified Superintendent before retiring in 2001.
Her passion was teaching reading. Her message to students was “You will learn to read” ‑ and they did!
Friends are invited to a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the Willows Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of F.D. Sweet and Son Funeral Home.
The Glenn County Observer 
We are very saddened to hear about Gerri’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, friend, and amazing to our daughter and grandsons❤️She will be missed💔Sending love to Wayne🙏
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She was a great teacher and a good person.
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