Glenda W. Roddey

Glenda W. Roddey obituary

Glenda W. Roddey

Glenda Roddey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sisco Funeral Chapel - Springdale on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Glenda W. Roddey, 84 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Dr. Carrol Courtney Worthy and Ora Vay Pennington Worthy. Glenda was a writer and a teacher who enjoyed the arts. She owned and operated a pre-school. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phillip W. Roddey; one daughter, Leah Kristin Roddey; and one brother, Thomas Lee Worthy. Survivors include her sons, Phillip Courtney, Andrew Collin, Tyler Clayton; one sister, Terry Worthy; three granddaughters, Alexandrea, Leah, Sara; and a grandson, Elias. No services are currently scheduled. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com

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