Glenda L. Smith

June 17, 1933 - April 14, 2021

Glenda L. Smith, age 87, of Jonesboro, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Glenda was born on June 17, 1933 in Anna, Illinois, a daughter of Howard and Florence (Karraker) Henderson. She was united in marriage to Kenneth A. Smith on March 23, 1973 and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2019 after nearly 47 years of marriage. In her early years, she worked in the fitting room at Florsheim Shoes in Anna, but for nearly the last 50 years of her life, Glenda was a proud homemaker. Glenda was a member of Union Hill Christian Church and a lifetime member of the Carroll P. Foster V.F.W. Post #3455 Auxiliary. She loved to cook and keep her home, but mostly she loved spending time with her beloved husband. She is survived by her children, Terry (Jay) Manus of Anna, Kenny Smith of Pomona and JoElla (John) Basler of Anna; three grandchildren, Mike Manus, Emma (Mikey) Kelley and Elle Basler; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Kenneth; a son, Dan Corzine; three brothers, Homer Henderson, Harold Henderson and Jewel Henderson; and three sisters, Betty Wright, June Stokes and Juanita Rendleman. Visitation will be held at Crain Funeral Home in Anna on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Murdale Gardens of Memory in Murphysboro on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family asks that memorial donations in Glenda’s honor be made to the Carol P. Foster V.F.W. Post #3455 Auxiliary and will be accepted at the funeral home. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro has been entrusted with the arrangements.