Glennda was the daughter of Glenn Otto and Gloria Marie Shiner Carothers. Glennda married Gerald G. Driffill on July 20, 1965, in Monmouth.
Glennda is survived by her husband, Jerry of Galesburg; her mother, Gloria of Galesburg; one son, Glenn (Tracy) Driffill of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way. Glennda is also survived by two brothers, Paul J. Carothers of Atlanta, Georgia and James (Jean) Carothers of Galesburg; and three sisters, Mary K. (John) Simkins of Galesburg, Annette (Mike) Johnson of Gilson, and her twin sister, Anita (Mike) Norris of Galesburg. Glennda was preceded in death by her father, Glenn on July 4, 1998; a daughter, Christine K. Williams on Feb. 7, 2007, and a brother, Tony Carothers on Jan. 11, 2006.
Glennda graduated from the School of Cosmetology at Carl Sandburg College. While living in Sante Fe, New Mexico she taught cosmetology. Glennda then went on to manage different Motel 6 hotels, settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After moving back to Galesburg in 1997, Glennda and Jerry babysat their great-nephew, Joseph for several years. Glenda loved to work in her yard, tending to her flowers. She was a talented artist and loved to personalize letters and envelopes she sent to her family and friends. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. When she was little her photo was submitted to the O.T. Johnson's most beautiful baby contest and she was chosen as the winner. Glennda had a great love for cats. Most of all, Glennda loved being with her family and having family get togethers.
Glennda is survived by her husband, Jerry of Galesburg; her mother, Gloria of Galesburg; one son, Glenn (Tracy) Driffill of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way. Glennda is also survived by two brothers, Paul J. Carothers of Atlanta, Georgia and James (Jean) Carothers of Galesburg; and three sisters, Mary K. (John) Simkins of Galesburg, Annette (Mike) Johnson of Gilson, and her twin sister, Anita (Mike) Norris of Galesburg. Glennda was preceded in death by her father, Glenn on July 4, 1998; a daughter, Christine K. Williams on Feb. 7, 2007, and a brother, Tony Carothers on Jan. 11, 2006.
Glennda graduated from the School of Cosmetology at Carl Sandburg College. While living in Sante Fe, New Mexico she taught cosmetology. Glennda then went on to manage different Motel 6 hotels, settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After moving back to Galesburg in 1997, Glennda and Jerry babysat their great-nephew, Joseph for several years. Glenda loved to work in her yard, tending to her flowers. She was a talented artist and loved to personalize letters and envelopes she sent to her family and friends. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. When she was little her photo was submitted to the O.T. Johnson's most beautiful baby contest and she was chosen as the winner. Glennda had a great love for cats. Most of all, Glennda loved being with her family and having family get togethers.
Glennda was the daughter of Glenn Otto and Gloria Marie Shiner Carothers. Glennda married Gerald G. Driffill on July 20, 1965, in Monmouth.
Glennda is survived by her husband, Jerry of Galesburg; her mother, Gloria of Galesburg; one son, Glenn (Tracy) Driffill of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way. Glennda is also survived by two brothers, Paul J. Carothers of Atlanta, Georgia and James (Jean) Carothers of Galesburg; and three sisters, Mary K. (John) Simkins of Galesburg, Annette (Mike) Johnson of Gilson, and her twin sister, Anita (Mike) Norris of Galesburg. Glennda was preceded in death by her father, Glenn on July 4, 1998; a daughter, Christine K. Williams on Feb. 7, 2007, and a brother, Tony Carothers on Jan. 11, 2006.
Glennda graduated from the School of Cosmetology at Carl Sandburg College. While living in Sante Fe, New Mexico she taught cosmetology. Glennda then went on to manage different Motel 6 hotels, settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After moving back to Galesburg in 1997, Glennda and Jerry babysat their great-nephew, Joseph for several years. Glenda loved to work in her yard, tending to her flowers. She was a talented artist and loved to personalize letters and envelopes she sent to her family and friends. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. When she was little her photo was submitted to the O.T. Johnson's most beautiful baby contest and she was chosen as the winner. Glennda had a great love for cats. Most of all, Glennda loved being with her family and having family get togethers.
Glennda is survived by her husband, Jerry of Galesburg; her mother, Gloria of Galesburg; one son, Glenn (Tracy) Driffill of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way. Glennda is also survived by two brothers, Paul J. Carothers of Atlanta, Georgia and James (Jean) Carothers of Galesburg; and three sisters, Mary K. (John) Simkins of Galesburg, Annette (Mike) Johnson of Gilson, and her twin sister, Anita (Mike) Norris of Galesburg. Glennda was preceded in death by her father, Glenn on July 4, 1998; a daughter, Christine K. Williams on Feb. 7, 2007, and a brother, Tony Carothers on Jan. 11, 2006.
Glennda graduated from the School of Cosmetology at Carl Sandburg College. While living in Sante Fe, New Mexico she taught cosmetology. Glennda then went on to manage different Motel 6 hotels, settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After moving back to Galesburg in 1997, Glennda and Jerry babysat their great-nephew, Joseph for several years. Glenda loved to work in her yard, tending to her flowers. She was a talented artist and loved to personalize letters and envelopes she sent to her family and friends. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. When she was little her photo was submitted to the O.T. Johnson's most beautiful baby contest and she was chosen as the winner. Glennda had a great love for cats. Most of all, Glennda loved being with her family and having family get togethers.
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