Glenda Taylor Evans, 77, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Summit Manor Nursing Home.
Glenda was born August 13, 1946 in Adair County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Marie Hamilton Taylor, and her former husband, Keith Evans.
She was a retired employee of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana. She fulfilled her longtime goal of returning to Columbia in 2017. She loved being at home and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, Bible studies and was gifted artistically.
Survivors include four brothers, Fred (Sheila) Taylor, Edwin (Carolyn) Taylor, Sammy (Margaret) Taylor all of Columbia and Orville (Donna) Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Jeanette Rucker of Louisville and Rita (Terry) Partin of Columbia; nephews, John Partin, Tracy Taylor, Trent Taylor, Brian Taylor and Greg Allen; nieces, Julie Burton, Candi Flatt, Bethany Shain, Deanna Quillen, Melissa Farris and Darlisa Padgett; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held December 30, 2023 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Mike Moon officiated.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Jones Chapel Cemetery, which can be left at the funeral home.
Casket bearers were Brian Taylor, Tracy Taylor, Trent Taylor, John Partin, Daryl Flatt and Robby Burton.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
