of Greenbrier, AR
October 26, 1928 - June 22, 2016
Glenna Doris Blair Shumate, 87, of Greenbrier, entered into the peace and presence of God on June 22, 2016. She was born in Greenbrier, AR to the late Wincie Connell Blair and Clarence Blair. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Blair, and infant son, Royce Derwin Shumate, Jr.
Glenna graduated from Greenbrier High School as Valedictorian, and briefly attended State Teacher's College (UCA) before marrying Royce Shumate, her husband of almost 70 years, who survives her. She is also survived by daughter Linda and son-in-law Robert Arnold of Greenbrier, daughter Bettizelle and son-in-law Bob Abrams of Greenbrier, four grandchildren, Rob Arnold and wife Mindi Larlee of San Diego, Christie Abrams and husband, Jon Gay of Phoenix, Heather Arnold of Greenbrier, Stacy Abrams and husband, Eddie King of Phoenix, and five great grandchildren, Seth Arnold, Zoe and Rue Abrams-Gay, and Coffey and Mattea King, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Glenna was a housewife and stay at home mother for many years, eventually holding several jobs, before retiring from Alltel as a phone operator supervisor. Glenna was a longtime member of Centerville Methodist Church, serving it faithfully in many ways. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her special interests included genealogy, of which she spent many hours of research. She also was responsible for obtaining accurate records and gravestones for unmarked graves at McNew Cemetery. Glenna was a very resourceful woman who could make anything out of nothing. She epitomized the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Her greatest love was her grandchildren and great grandchildren, learning sign language to fully communicate. She spent countless hours playing, entertaining, teaching and cooking with them
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00pm in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Pastor Lana Gartner officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, 2016 6:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Larry Halsey, Johnny Mauldin, Denny Smith, Jim Dornblaser, Michael Dornblaser and Jimmy Gray.
Special thanks to the staff of Seeds of Love and Gentiva Hospice for her excellent care. In lieu of flowers , memorials may be made in her name to McNew Cemetery (P.O. Box 124, Greenbrier, AR 72058) or Alzheimer's Association (204 Executive Court, Ste. 301, LR 72205)
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8 Condolence(s)
Ricky Taylor
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Glenna, I am not sure if I met you before or not. That does not matter. I just want to thank you for bringing and raised Betty Abrams. You did do very well to a point when Betty gave birth to a deaf child, Betty did not give up, pity or toss her two deaf children aside. What Betty did was to move the worlds to ensure that her children will succeed on anything they wanted to be. She learned ASL, she pushed to make sure that her kids has access to ASL, education, athletics, activities - she challenged her two Deaf children to make their names known. Betty & Bob brought Christie & Stacy into the world - I loved them as much as I wanna strangle them sometimes but when I see them, I see their mother Betty in them. When I see Betty, I see her mother Glenna in her. So Glenna, thank you and rest well, you earned it all and say hello to my Mom and Dad.
Cheers,
R-
Rebecca Crum
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
On behalf of my Mother, Freda Smith, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know my Mom was so worried about her health when she was able to come to the Beauty Shop. Who knew at that time that Mom would go before Glenna. I hope they are having a joyous homecoming in Heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I know how much it hurts.
Ann Cloyd
Friday, June 24, 2016
Betty, Bob, girls and families,
Our sincerest sympathies to each of you at this time of huge loss. Prayers also as you support your father as Our Father supports you. A lifetime of love and understanding having been given to you will enable you to pass it on to your family and supportive community. Bless each of you.
Ann, Dan and Bess Cloyd
Janis Garrett Robbins and Euna Garrett
Friday, June 24, 2016
To all of Mrs. Glenna's families, you are all in our thoughts and prayers .
Rickey &D. D. Henderson Matthews
Friday, June 24, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Remembering all of the good times. She alway asked about my mom and dad. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Patricia Walsh
Friday, June 24, 2016
Royce, so sorry to read about Glenna. She was always smiling. know I'm keeping all the family in my prayers. Patricia Paladino Walsh
Renaa Taber
Thursday, June 23, 2016
To the Abrams Family, Sorry to hear that this woman has earned her wings. May the Lord give you the comfort and love.
Renaa Taber
Donna Berry
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Bettizelle, Linda, & Family
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always a sweet lady and my heart grieves for you. We always try to prepare ourselves for when they part from us, but it still hurts. My prayers are with you and your family.