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Glenda Faye Reeder
1941 - 2015
Glenda Faye Reeder
1941 - 2015
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BORN
1941
DIED
2015
Glenda Reeder Obituary
In Memory of Glenda Faye Reeder (Russom) February 7, 1941 – July 24, 2015
After not making it through emergency surgery, Glenda made her journey to Heaven at approximately 9:30pm on July 24, 2015. Glenda was born on February 7, 1941 to proud parents Curtis and Grace Russom in Pahokee, Florida. She is survived by husband, Richard Reeder, Son, Ervin Vance Broome, III and his wife Staci, Daughter, Julie Glenn and husband Jason Glenn, Daughter-in-law, Francis Fiset and 5 Grandchildren, Shannon, Kyle, Tyler, Kira and Theo, Brother Sonny and wife Cookie, Sister-in-law, Jeanine Russom, Sister-in-law, Carol Lloyd and husband Vic, Brother-in-law, John Reeder and wife Bonnie, and numerous Nieces and Nephews. She is preceded in Death by daughter, Kimberly Grace Broome, Sisters, Etta Joris, Juanita Hardin, Nina Shirley, Ina Sears and Brother, Johnny Russom.
Glenda moved from Pahokee to Orlando, Florida in 1969. She retired in 1998 from Unisource, Inc. as a computer programmer.
She was a member of Grant Street Baptist Church (Pastor Michael Lallathin) for over 25 years playing the organ and piano. She was a very loving Wife, an incredible Mother and Grandmother. She has been playing the piano since she was 5 years old, had a beautiful singing voice and has written several songs. She also played many instruments and was the head majorette while in High School in Pahokee, Florida.
Famous Glenda-ism’s
Kiss my ankle 3 joints up
Kiss my G.R.I.T.S. – Then she would ask “you know what GRITS are don’t you? Girls Raised In The South
When asked if she needed anything her response was always – “I need a new brain”
She always wanted a hug
Fun Facts
She never met a stranger
She would always ask people to guess her age
Affectionately called Richard “my old goat” or “The old man”
She always asked to shake hands so she could show her hand strength off followed by the following comment, “My grip is strong from playing the piano since I was 5 years old”
In Lieu of Flowers – please make a donation to the:
American Diabetes Association
2290 Lucien Way # 230, Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 660-1926
www.diabetes.org/
We are sure that Glenda is singing and dancing pain free with her family in Heaven!
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Margie Heffner
August 2, 2015
I worked with Glenda for several years and enjoyed her sense of humor. My sympathy to all the family!
savannah Williams
July 30, 2015
The few time's I met her she made sure I never felt like a stranger. I am praying for you Richard, and the rest. I'm Travis's daughter, and Rita's Grandaughter.
Jim & Tina Barr
July 29, 2015
RIP Glenda, Tina and I always enjoyed listening to you play the piano. Prayers to Richard and family.
Van Broome
July 29, 2015
Mom, the world has lost a true gem but heaven has gained a masterpiece. To me you have always been and will always be the best Mom in the world. I remember you working one, two or three jobs to keep food on the table and still finding time to cook dinner or take Julie and me to all our school functions. Through all our family's trials and tribulations you managed to keep a smile on your face and sometimes even managed your famous frog smile. I envision you pain free playing the piano and Grandma playing the harmonica in heaven, surrounded by your family, friends and God, while eating all the chocolate you can eat. Although I have mixed feelings of sadness as you will be sorely missed. I know you are in heaven so I'm happy, exuberant and want to celebrate your new beginning. I love you Mom!
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Van Broome
July 28, 2015
To me you have been and will continue to be the best Mom in the world. I will always remember you as my hero and hope to share your love and compassion. I will remember the strong willed woman who worked 1 then 2 then 3 jobs to keep a roof over our head and somehow still made time to drive me or Julie to whatever school events we had scheduled. You always managed to keep a smile on your face and sometimes sneaking in a frog's smile. I imagine you in heaven, pain free, playing the piano while Grandma plays the harmonica. With all your relatives, friends and God listening intently. You will be missed and never forgotten. I love you dearly Mom. Thank you for being you!
Gayle Mills Prignano
July 28, 2015
I grew up with Glenda Fay attending Pahokee Elementary and High School. She had a lovely disposition and a great sense of humor. My fondest memories of those years were playing in the high school band where Glenda was a "high strutting majorette". My condolences to all of the family and friends.
Bonnie & John
July 28, 2015
Richard,
Our prayers are with you and Van and Julie and the entire family at the loss of our dear Glenda
Margaret Smith
July 28, 2015
I will miss Glenda's beautiful smile and music so much. She had an amazing talent and great sense of humor.
Carol Lloyd
July 28, 2015
Throoughout theyears, Glenda has been the sister I never had. We shared a lot of laughs and good times. Her and Richard made frequent visits to my home and to the beach nearby. I would always tell her "Love ya sweetie". I will miss her so much..That lady could play the piano!
Taylor Moulton
July 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers during this time. Taylor R. Moulton (2nd Cousin, 3 times removed on the Russom side)
Geralyn Addonizio
July 28, 2015
Julie and Vance, I am so sorry you are going through this heartbreaking time. I'll be praying for your family.
Jason Glenn
July 28, 2015
I had the great pleasure of having Glenda as my mother-in-law for the last 20 years. She accepted me as part of the family eve before her daughter and I were married. Your piano playing abilities always amazed me. I thought of you as my second mom and I will miss you very much. I look forward to seeing you again in perfect health!
Until we meet again....
Jimmy L. Shirley Jr.
July 27, 2015
Aunt Glenda Faye. (I always knew you thusly. Now a term of endearment.)
I always loved you because you made it so easy to. You were my second favourite aunt, very closely following Aunt Ina. I thrilled at watching you out on the football field, at Pahokee High School, during half tyme when the band took the field and you were amongst the baton twirling majorettes.
Your piano playing was so serene, angelic depending on the kind of music.
Though it was irksome when y'all moved away to the Orlando area and away from where I could visit oftener, I got over it and got used to it.
I never stopped loving you and now, you are and forever shall be, a part of my memory.
R.I.P. Aunt Glenda Faye.
Sandy Pickett
July 27, 2015
Glenda had such a fun-loving spirit, and was always great to be around. I know how much you all will miss her, but you have so many wonderful memories to cherish. She definitely was a blessing to everyone that knew her! My heart is aching for you all. Love, hugs and prayers,
Tyler Glenn
July 27, 2015
I love you Gump-Gump. I will miss you so much. You were a musical inspiration, and you were a supporter. May you be rewarded up in Heaven for all the great things you did while here.
July 27, 2015
Such a sweet lady we have only known for a short time, since Vance married our daughter Staci. She always treated us like we had been friends forever. Such a lovely lady. She will be missed.
Bill & Sharon Annick,
Ormond Beach Fl
Richard Reeder
July 27, 2015
Sweet darling,
For many years you have been my shadow. Never a dull moment over the past 35 years together. I'm going to be lost without you. My heart feels empty! So grateful to have the family helping me through this hard time. I will always love you and cherrish the times we were together.
Your old Goat, loving husband
Julie Glenn
July 27, 2015
Mom,
Thank you so much for loving me unconditionally for the past 51 years. You have always been my hero, my inspiration and now you are my special angel. I appreciate all the sacrifices that you have made for me. You are no longer in pain and I'm so grateful for that, but I miss you like crazy. I will do everything I can to take care of Richard. What a reunion you must be having in heaven with your daughter Kim, your parents and siblings. I love you Mom!
Pat & Leon Warren
July 27, 2015
"Sending you one more hug"!! RIP our dear friend. So many wonderful memories with you. I know God needed a new Piano player in Heaven and Wow he got the BEST!! Love and prayers for all your family, they loved you dearly but I know you will be watching over them.
Charlie Cuccia
July 27, 2015
Ed and I will truly miss Glenda's quick wit and humor. What a treasure she was here and now treasured in Heaven above. Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and family at this time.
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