Mary Poppins Actress Glynis Johns Laid to Rest in Welsh Seaside Town

Glynis Johns, known for her role in the beloved film ‘Mary Poppins,’ passed away at the age of 100 in Los Angeles on January 4, 2024. The iconic actress of Hollywood’s Golden Age was laid to rest in the Welsh seaside town of Burry Port, a place she frequented during her career for respite. Her ashes were interred in April at the Jerusalem Independent Chapel alongside her father, actor Mervyn Johns, as per her request. A touching ceremony preceded the burial, featuring a rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Send In The Clowns,’ a song he composed for Johns. Chris Owen, the chapel’s minister, revealed that Johns’s wish to be buried next to her father was fulfilled thanks to her goddaughter who reached out to the chapel in the United States. This unexpected connection to Burry Port highlights the actress’s deep family ties and her desire for a peaceful resting place.