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Barbara Jean Glanton obituary, Greenwood, SC

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Barbara Glanton Obituary

Barbara Jean "BJ" Glanton, 88, resident of Greenwood, loving wife of Gene F. Glanton passed away September 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Inez Adams.

She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and was formerly employed by A&P, The Vogue, McCaslan's Book Store and Winn Dixie. She was a member of Rehoboth Methodist Church. Barbara will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her passion for gardening, and her unwavering support of the Clemson Tigers.

In addition to her husband of 71 years, she is survived by daughter, Sharron Reeder and son, Craig Glanton (Kelly) both of Greenwood; sisters, Annette West and Elsie Gary; grandchildren, Derek Reeder (Ellyn), Stacey Mabrey (Frankie), Kaitlin Glanton, and Grayson Glanton; great grandchildren, Andrew, Mason, Quynn, Gaige, Kayden and Collyn; and several nieces and nephews who felt more like her children.

Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by sisters Jennie Perry and Frances Harrison; and brothers, Homer "Buddy" Adams and James Adams.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Harley Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Zach Metts officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends before the service at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rehoboth Methodist Church, 1808 Callison Hwy, Greenwood, SC 29646.

Messages and photos may be shared with the family by visiting Barbara's life tribute page at www.harleyfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by The Index-Journal from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Barbara Glanton

Sep

20

Service

10:00 a.m.

Harley Funeral Home & Crematory

1025 Main St S, Greenwood, SC 29646

Sep

20

Service

11:00 a.m.

Harley Funeral Home Chapel Officiated By Reverend Zach Metts

Funeral services provided by:

Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

1025 South Main St. P.O. Box 777, Greenwood, SC 29648

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