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Established 1948   Glenna H. Langford 1931 - 2020 Otto B. Langford 1922 - 1978  Glenna Langford, 89, crossed over from this earthly life to her eternal home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Her time with us was focused on serving the Lord & Savior by serving others. Whether in her 4th grade classroom, her home, around a Sunday school table, or in the community, she was always looking for ways to do "one more thing" for someone else. She taught this lifestyle to her children and grandchildren by having them help prepare Bible lessons, cook meals for others and deliver food to those she was serving. Her living legacy will continue through her family and friends. Glenna Annice Hunt Langford was born February 1, 1931 in Knippa, Texas, daughter of Raymond and Mollie Herring Hunt. She was the oldest of 5 children. The family made their home in Garwood, Texas and started their rice farming business. Glenna graduated from Garwood High School in 1948, then went to Abilene Christian College. She graduated from ACC, now ACU, in 1952 shortly after meeting Otto Langford. They were married later that year and enjoyed 21 wonderful years until his death. Glenna later earned her Master's Degree from East Texas State University in 1979. Teaching was Glenna's chosen profession. She taught in El Campo, Texas from 1952 until 1959 when she and Otto moved to Fannin County. She took time off to start a family and then taught in Bonham from 1966 until she retired in 1990. She was recognized by her peers for her skills in the classroom by being awarded the Fannin County Teacher of the Year in 1981. Glenna loved her 4th grade students and enjoyed sharing memories with them until he r last days. Glenna also enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crocheting. She made numerous afghans for family and friends. She also enjoyed sharing a meal she prepared with others. Glenna was very active in her church home, Northside Church of Christ. Family was a blessing Glena deeply appreciated. She always enjoyed each minute with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rules were pretty relaxed at "Gena's" house and the M&M jar was always full and ready for her kids. For many years Sunday meals were at Gena's and if you wanted to bring a friend, there was always plenty. In addition to her parents and husband, Glenna was also preceded in death by her long-time friend, Aubrey Conley; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley & Alton Smith; brother, Dale Hunt; brother-in-law, James Wesson; nephew, Clayton Smith and great-nephew, Jed Martin. Her legacy of service lies on in her children: Lawton Langford and wife, Jodie; Laurie Langford Bryan and husband, JD; and Michele Conley Smith. She is survived by beloved grandchildren: Alyssa and fiance, Dalton Whitley; Andrew, Lexi, Christopher, Wade, and Shannon and husband, Jackie Thomas; Jennifer and husband, Colt Compton; her precious great-grandchildren: Gracy, Conley, Lane, Aubrey, and Leddy. She also leaves her sister, Janet Wesson; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Jean Hunt; sister-in-law, Shirley Hunt; and many wonderful nieces, nephew and their families. Memorial services were on Saturday afternoon, January 2, 2021 at Northside Church of Christ in Bonham. Pallbearers were Jim Bono, Kevin Dennis, Bobby Ross, Ricky Amlin, Clifford Shaw, and Randy Andrews. Honorary pallbearers were Don Manhart, Kelly Kemp, and Steve Mohundro. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a cause that was special to Glenna: Northside Church of Christ Memorial Fund, Bonham, Texas; or Christian Homes and Family Services, Abilene, Texas. This adoption agency blessed Glenna with 2 of her grandchildren.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |