Glenda Faye Saylors

1945 - 2026

Glenda Faye Saylors, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1945, to Fountain Hubert and Harriet Jane Robinson Hubert.

Glenda was a woman whose life reflected her deep faith, generous spirit, and love for others. She was a longtime member of West Jackson Street Baptist Church and also attended Brewer Baptist Church, where her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. She was known for her strong Christian values, her love of scripture, and her desire to share God's word with those around her.

A devoted homemaker, Glenda created a home that was warm, welcoming, and full of love. Her door was always open, and anyone who walked through it was treated like family. She truly never met a stranger and had a gift for making others feel comfortable and cared for.

Glenda enjoyed many simple but meaningful things in life. She loved sewing and cooking, often preparing meals and creating handmade items for the people she loved. She also enjoyed traveling and making memories with her family along the way. Above all else, she cherished her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart.

She shared a beautiful marriage of 64 years with her husband, Bobby Saylors, a testament to their deep love and commitment to one another. Glenda will be remembered as a caring, loving, and faithful woman whose kindness and hospitality touched many lives. Her legacy of faith, love, and devotion to her family will continue to live on in all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Saylors of Shannon; children, Linda Knippenburg of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wayne Saylors of Tupelo, Bobbie Jean Stivala and her husband, Mike, of Henderson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Anthony Clark of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Nickie Ehols and her husband, Jeff, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Christy Hall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Josh Saylors and his wife, Ayla, of Tupelo, Blake Saylors and his wife, Cari, of Tupelo, Brandon Donald and his wife, Elizabeth, of Blue Springs, Austin Saylors and his wife, Tori, of Tupelo, Brittney Dill and her husband, Alston, of Mantachie, and Chelsea Carroll of Mooreville; 27 great-grandchildren and two on the way; two great-great-grandchildren, and one on the way; sisters, Dorothy Robinson and her husband, Charles, of Palmetto and Mary Petrie of Tupelo; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fountain and Harriet Hubert; grandchild, Melissa Landis; brothers, Jimmy Hubert, Noel Hubert, and Marvin Hubert; and son-in-law, Fred Knippenburg.

Visitation was 12 p.m. until service time Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pegues, Tupelo.

Services honoring the life of Mrs. Glenda were 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues Funeral Directors with Bro. Eric Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Shannon Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Josh Saylors, Blake Saylors, Brandon Donald, Austin Saylors, and Alston Dill.

Honorary pallbearers were Anthony Clark and Jason Morris.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.