Glenda A. Graham
Jan. 25, 1946 - Sept. 25, 2023
FORT ANN - Glenda A. Graham, 77, of Fort Ann, passed away on September 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Glenda was born on January 25, 1946 to William and Alice Bazan at their home in Fort Ann.
After graduating high school, she went on to Beautician School and then later had a long career working for General Electric. She made many lifelong friendships while working for G.E. that she still cherished long after retirement.
In 1969, Glenda and her husband John were married and went on to have two children together, Phillip and Stephanie. She also enjoyed spending time with her stepdaughter Lisa.
After retirement Glenda enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren and later on her great-grandchildren. She considered them her greatest joys in life and enjoyed sharing stories and songs with them.
Glenda was predeceased by her parents, William and Alice Bazan, her sister, Joan and her husband, Harold Hafner, brother, William and his wife, JoLynn Bazan, brother, Forrest Bazan, brother-in- law, Bill Brannon, and great-grandson, Phillip "Pip" Graham.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John; children: Phillip and Stephanie Graham; stepdaughter, Lisa Graham; grandchildren: Phillip and his wife, Alexa Graham, JoAnne and her
husband, Kyle Evarts, and Dylan Larrow; great-grandchildren: Kinzley and Eleanor Evarts and Grace Graham; brother, Doye and his wife, Doreen Bazan; sister, Christine Brannon; sister, Doris and her husband, Rick Pingel; sister-in-law, Christine Bazan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Glenda did not wish to have any funeral services and a Celebration of Life was held for close family and friends on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Arrangements are under the care of the Mason Funeral Home, Fort Ann, NY.
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Keith Locke
October 8, 2023
Glennie and I attended school together from K thru 12 what a nice and humorous person. Safe trip my friend. Keith
paul edward itzo
October 7, 2023
I worked with Glenda at GE years ago. I remember how she and her friend Betty would always make my day! Lots of fun kidding with one another. A joy to be around! My condolences to Glenda's family.
Bill McGuire
October 5, 2023
I worked with Glenda for a long time at GE. She was always in a good mood and always laughing. Always talked about her kids and loved her family very much. Haven´t seen her in a long and sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers for the family
Bill McGuire
Beth J Hughes
October 5, 2023
It was my privilege to care for Glenda on her journey. She was a sweet woman who never complained no matter how she was feeling. My condolences to the family. She was special and she will be missed. Beth Hughes RN OCN CR Wood Cancer Center
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