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Glenda Ponds Obituary
Glenda Joyce Ponds was born October 16, 1958 in Hohenwald, TN the daughter of the late Taylor Edna Staggs and Gladys Marie Ray Staggs Sherrill.
She was united in marriage to Roy Wayne Ponds on November 21, 1987. Mr. Ponds preceded her in death on January 6, 2021.
She worked for many years as a certified nurse assistant and was dedicated to caring for each one like they were her family. She enjoyed going on vacation to the mountains, shopping, spending time with all her babies, and family gatherings. She had a love for NASCAR, followed Jeff Gordon and secretly always wanted a racecar!
She was known by her family and close friends as master of slamming cabinet doors to relieve her frustrations. Her favorite time of the year was always Christmas time -she especially loved cooking and making her favorite candies while always wearing her fuzzy socks.
Mrs. Ponds departed this life on November 28, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 65 Years, 1 Month, 12 Days. She is survived by a son, Kevin Joe Nance and wife Wendy of Ramer, TN; stepson, Bryon Ponds and wife Marjorie of Adamsville, TN; bonus daughter, Jennifer Nelms and husband Dallas of Adamsville, TN - all of her children were loved as her own;
three sisters, Shirley Morrow of Waynesboro, TN, Mary Jane Copeland of Savannah, TN, Faye Greer of Clifton, TN; a brother, Johnny Staggs of Waynesboro, TN; 14 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren; special friends, Debbie Boyette Barnes of Stantonville, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Ponds was preceded in death by
a stepdaughter, Carol Ann Jaco; a brother, Samuel (Bowdie) Staggs, two sisters, Freddie Gray and Betty Garrett; very special niece, Kayla Marie Nance
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