Glenda Gulsby

Glenda Harigel Gulsby 1942 – 2014 On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, Glenda Harigel Gulsby, died at home, surrounded by family. Born in Pensacola on April 23, 1942, Glenda lived in Molino her entire life. She graduated from J. M. Tate High School in 1960. She was a very talented pianist who began playing before the age of 12; loved to teach music and throughout the years was the pianist for Highland Baptist Church, Pugh’s Chapel Assembly of God Church and Bay Springs Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clarence Bill Gulsby, Sr.; her parents, Vincent and Ethel (Hanks) Harigel; brothers, Fred Harigel., Richard and V.J.; granddaughter, Shana Marie Sanders. Glenda is survived by her daughter, Sue (Dennis) Garrett; sons, Bill (Debbie) Gulsby; Wayne (Abbie) Gulsby; grandchildren, Susan Wyse-Wright; Cassey Gulsby (Steve) Surles; Dellaina Gulsby (Sean O’Donovan) Jordan and Aaron (Meighan) Gulsby; great-grandchildren, Lyndzi Wright; Aubree Jordan; Jase O’Donovan; Lane Surles and Gabe Rhea. She is also survived by 7 step-grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; her sister, Judy Harigel Herring; her aunt, Marnelle (Wesley) Weekley; her uncle, J.D. (Lettie) Hanks; and many nieces and nephews. She loved and adored her family as much as life itself, enjoyed playing the piano and organ and loved reading. The family wishes to thank Covenant Hospice, and especially Glenda’s nurses, Patti, Trish, Amanda and Sunday; Dr. Thomas Messe, M.D.; Dr. Henry W. Langhorne, III, Cardiologist; and Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, Cardiologist; Baptist Home Health Care, and especially Brandon and Sara. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at FAITH CHAPEL NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment, with Rev. Ken Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oliver Pugh Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Herring, Sean Harigel, Shane Harigel, Jerry Gulsby, Alan Gulsby and Frank Gulsby. Honorary pallbearers will be Wendell Hall, Dennis Rigby, Harold Holder, Gene Valentino, Wilson Robertson, Jonnie Gibson and Kevin Biggs. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 17. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 6479 Caroline St., Milton, FL 32570. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29 S, Cantonment, FL, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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Glenda Gulsby

April 24, 1942 - January 14, 2014