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Glenda Fickle Obituary

Glenda K. Baker Fickle, 70, of Rainbow City and formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. June 16, 2015, at Rainbow Memorial Gardens. Pastor Doug Baker and Rev. TV Burroughs will officiate. The family will accept friends at Collier-Butler Funeral Home from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services directing.
Glenda attended City Church of Rainbow City, Ala. She enjoyed cooking, camping and being outdoors while spending time with her family. Glenda had a great love for her family, and she cherished her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ogal Baker; and brother, Don Baker.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Bobbie Joe Fickle; children, Debbie (Nathan Barnwell) Fickle, Tammy (Bob) George, Ami (Rickey) Hardy; grandchildren, Derek (Callie Minyard) George, Ryan George, Breanna Fickle, Jacob Hardy, Rickey (Sarah) Hardy; great-grandchild, Sariyah Hardy; mother, Dorothy Baker; brothers, Terry (Kate) Baker, David (Judy) Baker; sister-in-law, Phyllis Baker; chosen sister, Teresa Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Pallbearers will be Derek George, Ryan George, Jacob Hardy, Bob George, Rickey Hardy and Nathan Barnwell.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jed Kaplan and his office staff, Dr. S. Sancheti, the physicians and staff at Clinical Urology Associates, Dr. Davenport, the thoughtful and caring staff of the 7th floor of Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Angela Walker, CRNP, Glenda's church family for all of their inspiration and support, Jessie "Brownie" and Teresa Brown, Ron and Marion Dearman of Weatherford, Texas, and all of the special friends and loving neighbors that have shared the family's joys and sorrows.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gadsden Times on Jun. 15, 2015.

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June 20, 2015

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY. JOHN 6:40.

Allen Fickle

June 17, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Marjorie Hawkins-Cleckley

June 16, 2015

Debbie & ALL Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Glenda's passing. I have a lot of memories as a child with you guys & your Mom and Rainbow City, Druid Park, & Brownies, Girl Scouts. Your Mom was so sweet and always smiling & funny. Know that you are ALL in my thoughts & prayers. Nothing can replace a "MOM". I miss mine Everyday! What a wonderful education they teach us all!

Beth Turner

June 16, 2015

I knew Glenda for many years from working at the hospital she always had a sweet smile and a warm heart she was a very hard worker she talked of her family and how much she loved them, she may be gone from your life but will forever remain in your heart. Prayers for everyone in this difficult time.

Ron & Marion Dearman

June 16, 2015

What a celebration in Heaven and on Earth. A beautiful Woman - Wife - Mother - Friend is with the Father. Family and friends left behind will miss this Lady until they meet her again. It will seem like a long time here but is only a moment. We praise the Lord that we were able to know Glenda and look forward to seeing her again.

Angela Walker

June 15, 2015

What an exceptional lady. So very thankful to have been able to call her my second Mom. There are too many memories to name them all. I hope that those great memories come to mind and help you get through the days and weeks ahead. I know heaven is a brighter place with her laughter and smile.

Carolyn Lake

June 15, 2015

Glenda was like a sister to me. I loved sharing memories of the kids growing up. Happy to have seen her last year. She will be truly missed. Girls you had a wonderful mother who loved you very much. Bobbie you had an awesome wife that was your soul mate. Cherish all the memories and know she is smiling down on us.

June 15, 2015

Glenda was my second mom, what a great lady.You will truly be missed.


Mark Baker (Bowie, Tx)

Michael Reeves

June 15, 2015

Glenda was a sweet lady. I didn't get to see her often, but she always made me feel a part of the family. She had a lot of love in her heart. We're all sad now. But she's with the Lord, and what could be better than that!

My and Donna's prayers are with you all. Your Texas family loves you.

Dianne Espy

June 15, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Glenda will truly be missed. It was such a pleasure working with her, she always made a bad day a fun day. There wasn't anything she couldn't do (cooking, decorating and just being a really great friend). God Bless this family!

June 15, 2015

Debbie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. May God hold you close .

Vanessa Workman

Acqulia B Crook

June 15, 2015

Praying with the family Glenda will truly Be missed

Karen Bennett

June 15, 2015

RIP Glenda---You put up a good fight. You were truly the meaning of a Lady. I am thankful our paths crossed as co-workers and friends.

Marlo Pettis

June 15, 2015

Dear Mr.Joe, Tammy, Bob, Derek, Ryan, Debbie, Ami & family. We are so sorry for your pain during this time of separation from Ms.Glenda. You will be in our heart felt prayers. We regret not being there in person to give our support. With love prayers & shared sadness, Marlo, Gary, Liam & Ethan Pettis & Audrey George Nigg

Debbie DiLella

June 14, 2015

Praying for peace and comfort for all of you as you lay your sweet mother to rest. She was a wonderful person and I'm so glad I was able to know her in this life. Don't grieve to greatly that she is gone, but be very thankful she lived. We know she is now whole again in her eternal home and we will see her again someday.

Ted & Trish Fickle

June 14, 2015

May God be with you and give you and your family strength to endure the pain you are experiencing.Rejoice in the journey you had with your wife and mother.Take peace in the wonderful memories you have to treasure.
Love,
Ted & Trish Fickle

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