of Magazine, AR

August 20, 1955 - December 12, 2023

Dr. Glenda Gail Ezell was born in Paris, Arkansas on August 20, 1955. She was a member of Midway Assembly of God in Midway, Arkansas where she loved to sing and share the stories of Jesus to the little ones in the church. Glenda passed from this life and moved onto glory on December 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years young. Glenda accomplished many things in her life. She was on numerous committees and worked on many different projects within the community. While raising a family, Glenda went to school to earn her bachelor's degree and began teaching at Paris Elementary School. Glenda went on to earn her master's degree in special education while also earning a master's degree in early childhood. She continued her studies to earn her Doctorate in Education while teaching at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Glenda started her retirement in 2017. This allowed her to give more time to her friends and family while remaining very active in her community and in her church. The most important things in her life were her faith and her family. She touched many lives because ''She Loved.''.

Glenda was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Varnell and her father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Thelma Ezell.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Ezell; her mother, Martha Varnell; two sons, Eric Ezell and wife, Tara and Dustin Ezell and wife, Tanya; three granddaughters, Taylor Ezell, Ava Ezell and Trinity Ezell; two sisters, Denva Buzbee and husband, Gary and Sonya Chilton and husband, David; two brothers, Curtis Varnell and wife, Lacie and Roger Varnell and wife, Joyce; two uncles, Darrell Varnell and Danny Varnell; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Mt. Salem Cemetery officiated by Bro. Mike Fowler under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com