Mrs. Glenda C. Baldwin Obituary (1943

Glenda Leon Childers Baldwin, 73, went to be with the Lord from her home on Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born in Rienzi, MS on March 6, 1943, the fifth of ten children, to M.A. (Millard) and Lillian Woodruff Childers. A lifelong resident of northeast Mississippi, she graduated from Rienzi High School in 1961. She was happily married to Richard Gayle Baldwin on March 15, 1963. Together, they had one son, Dr. Nathan Baldwin, whom she loved and adored. Beginning as a hair dresser, Glenda later achieved her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse with an emphasis in cardiac care. She was a dedicated nurse and spent many years caring for patients at various hospitals in Mississippi and Tennessee. After retiring and when her health allowed, she loved to work around her home and in the yard where she cultivated many varieties of colorful flowers and plants. She also loved crafts as evidenced by her handiwork seen throughout her house. Her utmost passion was her family. She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother. Her beautiful granddaughter Alex was her pride and joy. Glenda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Gayle Baldwin of Booneville; one son, Dr. Nathan W. Baldwin (Kelley S. Baldwin) of Booneville; her beloved granddaughter, Alexandria M. Baldwin of Booneville; her precious fur baby Heidi; and five sisters, Betty Wood (Dr. William Wood) of Tupelo; Paulette Burns (Leon Burns) of Hinkle; Karen Jones (Don Jones) and Beth Pharr of Booneville, and JoAnne Merrill of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, M.A. 'Millard' and Lillian W. Childers; one sister, Joyce Burks; and three brothers, John Wayne Childers, Charles 'Charlie' L. Childers and M. A. 'Tony' Childers. Funeral services will be held at Booneville Funeral Home on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00am with Bro. Charles Lamb officiating with opening scripture reading by her sister in law, Sharon Baldwin Smith and special remarks by her nephew Travis W. Childers. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday evening, January 29, 2017. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Booneville. Pallbearers are Mark Rinehart, Bill Childers, Brad Holder, Jeremy Pharr, Manny Geno and Billy Barnes. The honorary pallbearer is Travis W. Childers.