Glenda Woodard

Glenda Gayle Woodard was born September 22, 1941 to George and Gatha (Glass) Harris in Wewoka, Oklahoma. They lived a simple life, George was a mechanic for the local Chevrolet garage and Gatha was a homemaker. As an only child Glenda enjoyed taking Sunday afternoon drives with her parents and her beloved dog. She has always loved dogs of any type. Glenda attended grades 1-12 at Wewoka public schools. She loved classes that taught her how to sew and cook and learned early on in their senior year of high school. They were married on September 22, 1961 , in Wewoka, Oklahoma. They moved to Seminole to live the great American Dream. They rented a small house on the west side of town and Glenda went to work for an attorney and Charles went to work for OG & E. Glenda worked for an attorney for 2 or 3 years and then was offered a job working for the state of Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. She enjoyed her time working in the claims department helping people. Glenda then became a State Investigator, this job was stressful and dangerous, but she was strong willed and enjoyed being a leader of her community and state. She retired from service in 1987 to enjoy the life her and Charles had built together. After a few months of retirement she decided to go to college. She had never attended college of any sort and chose to do so with her daughter Angela, together they attended Seminole Junior College graduating in 1991 as a registered Nurse. She then worked at Midwest City Hospital for a few years until she decided she was ready for retirement.rnGlenda had a zest for life that many of us still search for today, she could brighten any room with her smile and caring ways. Glenda was the best mother a daughter could ask for. Angela can share the stories of their travels around the world and through out their life together. Angela and Glenda shared a passion for gardens. As the years grew on Glenda turned herbackyard that once was a swimming pool filled with smiling children into a backyard oasis. Charles even joined in and they created a master piece for all to see. At any time you could ask Glenda, hey what type of plant or flower is this and will it grow here. She could grow a flower out of a rock and never use water. She had a gift of beauty. Glenda shared her life with many people through the years. She was a beloved friend to many and a blessed member of her loving family. Glenda leaves behind her Father of 93 years, living in Seminole, her loving husband, Charles, of Seminole, and her daughter Angela Murray of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who will forever miss her mother and best friend.rnrnServices are planned for 3:00 P.M. Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Clark officiating and burial will be at Litte Cemetery. Casket bearers will be: Ollie Adams, Roger Mills, Tom Belshe, Dawson Helvey, James Hays and Roland Jones. Honorary bearers will be Chris Sands, Curtis Young and Eldon Stark.rnrnThe family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in honor of her name to the Alzheimer's Association, 3555 NW 58th Suite 220, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112 Funeral Information: April 23, 2008, 3:00 AM