Harriette Ann Clark Glazer

Harriette Ann Clark Glazer (80) died surrounded by her family and friends in Dallas, Tx July 21, 2026. The funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026 at the B’nai Zion section of Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at B'nai Zion Congregation, which will also be streamed on the B’nai Zion Shreveport YouTube channel. Officiating will be her rabbi and close friend Rabbi Dr. Jana L. De Benedetti. This will be followed by time to visit with the family and share stories. There will be a shiva gathering Sunday in Dallas, Tx.

Harriette Glazer was a kind, captivating, loving, and truly good mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and woman. She lived her life surrounded by a loving family and many close friends. She was born in Galveston, Texas in 1945 to Bernice and Henry Clark. Throughout her childhood, she made many fond memories and friends that she kept until the end of her life, including Dorothy MacInerney and Meredith Ippolito. Harriette was also a brilliant student who made straight As and was a part of the Toronettes at Ball High. To anyone who knew her, Harriette was charming, loving, and fun, with a heart of gold.

Harriette met Jay Glazer at the wedding of his best friend, Martin Schneider, to her sister Barbara. While Jay and Harriette were different in many ways, Jay immediately fell for her. Her steadiness was the perfect balance to his extroversion. They were married in 1967, and moved to New Orleans, where Jay was working. They soon after had Alyce in 1969, and Marc in 1972. In 1975, Jay had the opportunity to take over the management of the Shreveport branch of Glazer DRS, and the family moved to Shreveport, where Marc and Alyce grew up. Their house soon became a hub of activity and fun, with fourth of July parties, gatherings of kids, good food, and togetherness. There, she met her dear friend, Sharon Goldman, who became like a sister for the rest of her life. Sharon and Harriette could be seen walking (at an astonishing pace) throughout the neighborhood every night for years.

Harriette took great pride in raising the kids, giving them every opportunity they could have, and a loving home to come back to. She was always there to drive them across town to see friends, help with homework, and took them to countless practices and appointments. In addition to being a mother, she was a steady, loving friend for them to talk to about anything and everything. She always wanted the very best for her children and family, above all else.

Harriette was very involved in B’nai Zion Congregation, where she served as the president of the sisterhood. She voluntarily ran the Temple preschool for decades, setting up countless children with a love of learning. She was very proud to call Jana De Benedetti not just a rabbi, but a close personal friend. She both drew from, and gave back, great strength to the congregation over many years. She baked for onegs every week for years. Everyone at B’nai Zion knew and loved Harriette (and her delicious baked goods), and her skills with skirting tables.

One great lesson that the family all learned from growing up Jewish in Louisiana in the 1970’s and being part of a small minority was to be open minded, and welcoming, to everyone they met. Jay and Harriette always had a home that was open to friends and neighbors of any and all backgrounds. While Harriette and Jay were different in many ways, one thing that bound them was their kindness, generosity, and love of anyone who was willing to be their friend. An impactful and crucial lesson that she has passed on to generations to come.

In 2021 Harriette moved to Dallas, to the Legacy Midtown, where she was close to Alyce and her family. There she continued to make great new friends, including the amazing Chaike Charles. She also continued to bond with friends she had known for her whole life.

Harriette is survived by countless lifetime friends and family, her infamous beagle Julie; daughter Alyce, her husband Doug Levy; her son, Marc, his wife Celeste; and four grandchildren.

Everyone who knew Harriette was blessed by their time with her, and will remember her kindness, sincerity, and fierce loyalty. Also that she made the world’s best cheesecake (mostly for her son and grandkids). She is resting peacefully in a happy place, and probably harassing Jay for something ridiculous he did or holding hands with her dear sister, Barbara. Hopefully, Jay gave her “those eyes” when he pulled up in his purple dune buggy to take her out for a cheeseburger.

In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Harriette’s memory can be made to the B'nai Zion Congregation or Sisterhood, 245 Southfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71105 or the charity of your choice.

This obituary is written with the utmost love for Harriette and all of the friends, family, places, things, and others who made her life so special.