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Submitted: 8/21/15 • Approved: 11/27/20 • Last Updated: 11/30/20 • R1094072-G1094071-S3
December 11, 1924 - November 9, 2013
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Glenna Allene Hargis Grills daughter of the late Allie Clarence Hargis and Nora Lee Henderson was born on December 11, 1924 in Larkin, Arkansas. She departed this life on November 9, 2013 at her home in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 88 years and 11 months. She was united in marriage to Joseph Clyde Grills on October 13, 1941. She spent her life as a wife, mother, grand mother, and great grand mother. In her working years she was employed as the manager of a fabric store. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years: Joseph Clyde Grills of the home; Two daughters: Kathryn and husband Silas Ogilvie of Melbourne and Leta Jo Shrable of Melbourne; Eight grand children: Tim Shrable, Leta Gay Byram, Vicki Vines, Cindy Lillard, Michael Ogilvie, Sonya Dockins, Christy Haley, Keith Ogilive; Sixteen great grand children: Katlyn Shrable, Sydney Shrable, Sophie Shrable, Chelsea Wallis, Nicole Vines, Ashton Bryam, Shelbie Bryam, Charlee Jo Bryam, Zachary Dockins, Keeley Jo Massey, Drayson Gillihan, Andrew Haley, Aleisha Ogilvie, Andria Ogilvie, and Abbey Orf; One great great grand child: Alyssa Fairve. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral service will be Monday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne with Doyne Robertson and Jess Sumerall officiating. Burial will be at Old Philadelphia Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will be Sunday, November 10 from 6-8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
Contributed on 8/21/15 by sandhollow
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