Glenna Mae Garton

Glenna Mae Garton, 79, of Upper Deerfield Township went to be at peace with the lord on December 29, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was married to her late husband James W. Garton for 52 loving years. Glenna Mae Reed was born October 28, 1946 in Rockridge, West Virginia to William and Mary Francis Reed. She came to live in New Jersey in 1963, and married James W.Garton in 1965.
She worked for many years making clothing at various clothing factories in Elmer, before working at Custom Classics. There she made show clothing for many years before retiring. After retiring, her favorite pastime was caring for her cats and spending time with her grandkids. If she wasn't with her cats or grandkids, you could find her sewing clothes and quilts. Glenna Mae was a very loving and compassionate person, you would always find her willing to help out others and lend a hand. She brought a smile wherever she went and showed love to everyone in her life. Her family was her pride and joy, and her smile brought love and comfort.
She joined the Friendship Finley United Methodist Church in 1965 and was an active member. She taught Sunday school at the church and even was an assistant treasurer for many years.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me."
Revelation 3:20
She is survived by two daughters; Stacey (Adam) Miller; Judy (Clip) Brock. She has seven surviving grandchildren; Dana (Jon) Puma; Elizabeth (Mitchell) Kadolph; Todd Ethan Beaudreau; Nanciann Morgan; Courtlynn Miller; Lilly Brock; Isabella Miller. She has four surviving sisters; Geneva Smith of Michigan; Lois (Ron) LaTerza of New Hampshire; Stella (Lowell) of Indiana; Catherine Addair of North Carolina. Three sister-in-laws; Janet (Pat) Ciarleglio of Washington; Joan Lyons of Delaware; Joyce (Jim) Laskey of South Carolina;Brother-in-law Jeff (Debbie) Garton of New Jersey. Glenna Mae has many nieces and nephews all around the country.
She was predeceased by her husband James W. Garton and his parents Wilbert and Ella Garton; Her Grandson Bradley R. Morgan; her sister and brother-in-law Theo and Oakie Mullins. Brother-In-laws John Garton, and Kevin Lyons.
Even though she may be gone, her love, kindness, and devotion to her family will forever remain in our hearts and follow us.
-Lovingly Submitted by the Family
Funeral Services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. on Thursday, January 8th at 11 AM. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the services. Burial will take place at Friendship Finley Methodist Church Cemetery, 252 Centerton Rd, Bridgeton, NJ. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.