Glenda Sue Garcia

GLENDA SUE (BIGGS) GARCIA, 77 , of Chester, Illinois, joyously entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 12:07 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home in Chester, Illinois.

She was born on July 28, 1938 in Thompsonville, IL to Jeffie and Noma (nee: Marvel) Biggs.

Glenda found great joy in knowing she would be reunited with the loved ones who went before: her p arents, the father of her children – George Carol Downey, 1 Daughter – Connie Rae Wright, 1 Grandson – Andrew William Heywood, 1 Beloved Niece – Judy Summers and 1 Brother-in-law – Lindy Fleming.

Glenda lived her life serving God first, always with a kind and compassionate heart.  She was the type of person who would, and did, give someone the coat off her back.  Her love for others knew no boundaries and she lived according to the Golden Rule.

During her lifetime Glenda worked hard to provide for her family.  She was a hairdresser for many years, was the Director of The Hospitality House in Chester, caregiver at Three Springs Nursing Home in Chester and Jackson County Nursing Home in Murphysboro and was an ordained minister.

Survivors:
Her Precious Sister, Friend and Prayer Partner:
Norma Jean Fleming                  Marion, IL
4 Children:           Karen (Paul) Heywood               Columbia, MO
Kathy (Jimmie) LeForge             Chester, IL
Chris (Todd) Yankey                  Chester, IL
Russell (Andrea) Young             Murphysboro, IL
1 Son-in-law:       Clarence Wright                        Grand Tower, IL
Over 20 Grandchildren
Over 30 Great Grandchildren
1 Niece, 1 Nephew and her many, many dear friends whose lives
she touched over the years.

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm Thursday, August 4, 2016
First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Deacon Don Berry

Visitation :               Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois

In Lieu of Flowers
Memorials: To The Family