Glenda Fern Tomberlin

Funeral services for Glenda Tomberlin will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the College Hill Church of Christ with Felix Kneuper officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. November 1, 2025, at Red Hill Cemetery in Hammon, Oklahoma. There will be a visitation with family on Friday, October 24, from 5-7:00 p.m.
Glenda Fern (Bentley) Tomberlin, daughter of Ben and Beulah (Burch) Bentley, was born April, 12, 1935, in Moorewood, Oklahoma, and passed away October 20, 2025,with her loving husband, Bill, gently holding her hand, at Alva, at the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 8 days.
She attended Red Star school, a one room school. Her family later moved to Hammon, Oklahoma. She was a standout at basketball and track while in school at Hammon and this is where she met Billy Ray Tomberlin, whom she married. In all, they shared over 75 years together.
Bill and Glenda were married on November 23, 1951, which was also Bill's birthday. He would never have an excuse to forget their anniversary. They spent their honeymoon each playing for their respective high school basketball teams. Later the next year, they moved to Sapulpa where they welcomed a son, Steven Ray. They moved to Alva in 1958, where they welcomed their daughter, Machelle Kay.
Glenda's love of faith and family was displayed in all that she did. As a long time member of the College Hill Church of Christ, she taught bible classes and helped with benevolence efforts. She hosted dozens of students that attended the College Hill School of Music for several years. Glenda was an adoptive mother for several NWOSU students. One of her favorite things to do was planning the yearly Christmas party for Shalloup Packing Company, where Bill was an owner. She loved mentoring young mothers and wives at College Hill. For many years, she discreetly (until now, sorry Glenda) donated to the food program at Alva Public Schools, helping ensure that children would not go hungry. She also worked for the Woods County Election Board.
Her favorite role was that of "Grandma". Whether a grandchild, great grandchild, or great great grandchild, each was convinced they were Grandma's favorite. She loved to cook for her family and her family loved for her to cook. Her favorite times were having the entire family gathered for a holiday at the farm.
Besides her parents, Ben and Beulah, she was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters; her son, Steven Ray and his wife, Kay (Vickers); a grandson, Heath Tomberlin; and a great grandson, Kevin McCay (Stone) Tomberlin.
Glenda is survived by her husband, Billy Ray of Alva; a sister, Betty Cordum of Elk City; a daughter, Machelle Wilson and husband, David, of Tulsa; grandchildren, Chad Tomberlin and wife, Jennifer, Joshua Tomberlin and wife, Cindy, Ryne Wilson and wife, Shannon, Evan Wilson, Brooks Wilson and wife, Kaitlyn, and Brady Wilson; great grandchildren, Steven Jack Tomberlin, Jacob Summers, Anthony Summers, Blaine Tomberlin and wife, Alissa, Bentley Tomberlin and wife, Tiana, Cash Tomberlin, Cody Tomberlin, Baker Wilson, Bridger Wilson, Evangeline Wilson, Briggston Wilson, Braylon Wilson, and Brushton Wilson, along with seven great great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to College Hill Church of Christ Bible Chair.