of Magazine, AR
August 20, 1955 - December 12, 2023
Dr. Glenda Gail Ezell was born in Paris, Arkansas on August 20, 1955. She was a member of Midway Assembly of God in Midway, Arkansas where she loved to sing and share the stories of Jesus to the little ones in the church. Glenda passed from this life and moved onto glory on December 11, 2023 at the age of 68 years young. Glenda accomplished many things in her life. She was on numerous committees and worked on many different projects within the community. While raising a family, Glenda went to school to earn her bachelor's degree and began teaching at Paris Elementary School. Glenda went on to earn her master's degree in special education while also earning a master's degree in early childhood. She continued her studies to earn her Doctorate in Education while teaching at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Glenda started her retirement in 2017. This allowed her to give more time to her friends and family while remaining very active in her community and in her church. The most important things in her life were her faith and her family. She touched many lives because ''She Loved.''.
Glenda was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Varnell and her father and mother-in-law, Cecil and Thelma Ezell.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Ezell; her mother, Martha Varnell; two sons, Eric Ezell and wife, Tara and Dustin Ezell and wife, Tanya; three granddaughters, Taylor Ezell, Ava Ezell and Trinity Ezell; two sisters, Denva Buzbee and husband, Gary and Sonya Chilton and husband, David; two brothers, Curtis Varnell and wife, Lacie and Roger Varnell and wife, Joyce; two uncles, Darrell Varnell and Danny Varnell; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Mt. Salem Cemetery officiated by Bro. Mike Fowler under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
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62 Condolence(s)
Dr. Daniel Taddie
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Dr. Glenda Ezell, a wonderful human being, an outstanding professor, administrator, and colleague, and a blessing to all those whose lives she touched. Well done, good and faithful servant!
Catherine Bain
Sunday, December 17, 2023
She will be missed!
Janean Vineyard
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Glenda was one of a kind. A woman from Proverbs 31, she had dignity, integrity but also a wonderful sense of humor. She was kind and considerate to all she met. She replicated God's love.
Mary Smith
Saturday, December 16, 2023
So sorry, but sonia you are right we need to celbrate her life. She made a differents in my life and I am glad to have called her my friend and neighbour
Sabra Odom
Friday, December 15, 2023
I love Mrs Ezell she was an amazing teacher and just an all around wonderful person
lee lane
Friday, December 15, 2023
Dr. Glenda Ezell embodied what it meant to be a true teacher for all who continued to teach as well as her energy to learn on a daily basis. Dr. Glenda Ezell shared her love of learning and her energy for teaching with all who knew her The Smith Memorial Association is better for having had Glenda as part of our educational future for the Arkansas River Valley. God Bless Glenda's family and thank you for sharing her energy and insight.
George Stone
Friday, December 15, 2023
Glenda’s passing came as a real shock to me. We were colleagues at the University of the Ozarks for several years. I was Chair of the Division of Education and she headed the Elementary Education Program. She also taught courses in Special Education. Glenda was absolutely
indispensable as a teacher and administrator. Her students loved her and her good advice for improving the Elementary Education Program was instrumental in helping Ozarks achieve national accreditation for its teacher education programs. She was a good friend and colleague. I will miss her…
George C Stone, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Rita Duggar
Friday, December 15, 2023
So Sorry for your loss. Every time I saw Glenda she was always so sweet and kind. A very friendly person. She will be missed! Prayers for the family.
Lakaen schluterman
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Ezell was my college professor at U of O from 2007-2011. When I began teaching at Paris, I was so excited because I knew I would be able to continue learning from and working with her. She volunteered many hours to our school and our community. Most recently, she called to talk with me about her vision for the old hospital. She was so excited about it. Dr. Ezell will be greatly missed. She truly impacted my life and the education community. Prayers for all and especially her family.
Pam Jones and Autumn Jones Hurst
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Such a sweet and wonderful person and a huge loss for the community… prayers for the whole family!!
Sharon Donham
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Glenda was a wonderful, caring person. I enjoyed working with her for many years. I was so proud of all her accomplishments and she used them to help her students. She touched many people’s lives and will be missed by so many. She left a beautiful legacy! I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dr. Kim Myrick and Daniel Hinkle
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dear Ezell family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Glenda was a treasure. An encouragement to me while we served together at U of O. A wonderful leader and gracious example. May your memories be a blessing.
Kim and Danny
Debi Crane
Thursday, December 14, 2023
She was born again, spirit filled and she served the Lord with Gladness. Always had a smile on her face. She loved her Lord.
I have known her for years and she will be sorely missed by many.
God bless you all and my God give you strength as only he can give. Love you all
John Dailey
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Glenda was always so positive and a great mentor to me when we taught together at the University of the Ozarks. I know she will be greatly missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and former students!
Dillon Slaten
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Glenda will be missed greatly, she was my favorite teacher in Paris elementary school. I'm sorry for your loss, sending prayers for the family.
Fiona
Thursday, December 14, 2023
It is a comfort to know that Glenda is now in heaven, reunited with our Lord.
May her many loved ones, family, friends, neighbors, students, mentees, and colleagues, who are shocked by her sudden death at such a young age, find solace in knowing that she rests in peace.
I am grateful to Glenda for her friendship, her guidance, her inspiration, her wisdom, and her humor, during our years together at the University of the Ozards.
She was pure gold.
Michelle Coget
Thursday, December 14, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I pray that God may provide peace and comfort to the family during this time.
Neal Wade
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr Ezell touched many lives
She will be missed by many, please know Family that you all are in our thoughts and prayers
Neal and Tammy wade
June Gilbreath
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Deepest sympathy for your loss. May God fill you with love peace and comfort.
Sara Davis
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Working with Glenda was a bright time. She could always be counted on to listen and then respond in such genuine, heartfelt ways. I am so saddened by this loss. I am glad to have been able to work with her at UAFS, she definitely loved people and made the world a better place.
Sally Kauer-Durkee
Thursday, December 14, 2023
I have so many fond memories of Glenda from my time volunteering at Paris, elementary school. She truly was a very special teacher, a wonderful person and sweet friend!
Brenda Henderson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda has always been the most kind and caring person to both me and my family. She will be missed.
Condolences
The Henderson's
Brittany Owen Shaw
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
DR EZELL WAS SUCH A SWEET PERSON!! A GREAT TEACHER, PROFESSOR AND TRAINER. SHE LOVED TO TEACH!!! she definitely loved her students, and fellow educators. SHE LOVED ALL OF HER FAMILY AND SCHOOL FAMILY. YOU WILL BE MISSED DR EZELL!! YOU WERE DEFINITELY A DIFFERENCE MAKER!! PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THE EZELL FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
Gus and Gloria Biggs
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Kayla grimes
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am so sad to hear about Glenda she was a very sweet lady she loved everyone I know she’s in a better place her love and memories will live in my heart I feel so sorry for her family and friends my love and prayers goes out to them may she rest in peace
Holly Shotzman
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Prayers for your family. Dr. Ezell was a wonderful person. I met her several years ago when she was conducting a workshop. We hit it off immediately and she was always someone I knew I could turn to. A beautiful person inside and out.
Tonya
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was a gift from god so she could be in so many lives. Glenda was a beautiful and amazing woman. My condolences to the family. Prayers are sending to you all.
Amy Pickartz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I’m searching for words to express adequately and accurately who Glenda was to me. She was my mentor teacher when I graduated from UAFS and my advisor when I began. She was a beautiful light. She was kind, courageous, fun, and confident. She was one of a kind, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to be a tiny piece of her life, and grateful for the role she played in mine. My heart breaks, but also rejoices for her family. There is no doubt that she is walking streets of gold. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this painful time.
Evelyn Hatcher
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was such a sweet person who would help you in words and actions. She was so kind to everyone. I have lots of memories with her at school and she helped me so much in the teaching field. She loved teaching and she loved life. A true Christian evangelizing not just in words but by her actions as well. God help you all find comfort in knowing this. You all have my deepest sympathy.
Gail Wallace
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was a true Christian. She helped to form many children into educated members of society. Her knowledge was extensive of many subjects and she shared it with those around her. Her voice was beautiful and when she sang you could feel the music. I call myself blessed to be able to call her my friend. I’ll miss her but I know she has reached her goal. She is in the presence of her Heavenly Father and her father who she missed so much.
Love you Glenda Gail!!!
Erika Adway
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for y'all. She was a sweet lady.
Elaine "Crowell" Underwood
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
So sorry for the family's loss. Glenda was a wonderful person. She is having a great time in heaven.
Jamie Cooper
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
May God be with your family and friends. May you finally be at peace.
Pam Davis
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
So sorry Kenneth prayers for you and the family Glenda was a wonderful person
Judi & Gary Green
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda blessed so many lives by giving whatever was needed at the time — food, clothes, a listening ear, a smile. She loved the Lord and served Him in all she did. Glenda and Ken were a good team.
Also, Glenda managed to be involved in so many projects, and I believe she loved every one of them. Like so many others who expressed their sympathies, I know we will always miss Glenda.
Our condolences go to Ken, the Ezell Family, and the Varnell family.
Judi & Gary Green
Anita Stroh
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda made everyone better when she was with you…she made you care more, laugh more, work more and have more faith in people and the Lord. She was a tireless worker for her family, education, and her church. Glenda was filled with a generous spirit and love for children. How fortunate were all of us who knew her.
My prayers to her family and may your beautiful memories provide you comfort.
peggyjarrell
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
This lady touched so many lives in mine included. She was a true woman of God and I know she's in gloryland now
Ronnie and Rita myers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these trying times. May God comfort each one of you .
Amber Hooten
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda,
You touched so many lives! I know you certainly touched mine. To say you will be missed, cannot be expressed into words. My deepest prayers and condolences, to your family and friends. Go fly high with the angels!
Pattie Atchley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am sorry for the loss in your family.
Pattie Atchley
Bill and Zelma Stovall
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was a special kind of friend.
Always showing her love to everyone through Jesus Christ. Now she’s enjoying being in the presence of the King of Kings!!
May God give you Peace and Comfort.
Alice Wewers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
As I write this message I have tears streaming down my face!!I can't believe I will no longer see that beautiful person anymore!! Glenda was a true friend! I worked with her several years at PES!! She was a lovely person inside and out! She was brought the way I was, God First and then her family!! She truly loved both! Over the years she has brought lots laughter to me! I was sure hoping she would attend my Retirement Party at end of my teaching career so we could share the laughter of our times together to the rest of the PES Faculty! I always enjoyed going to her Facebook page! Always good things posted!! Rest in Peace Dear Friend!!Until we see each other again in Heaven!!
Dr. Rickey and Lisa Casey
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Prayers for the family in this time of your loss,
Rhonda White
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was a wonderful Christian lady, my mom loved having her in Sunday School class. Though retired she was active in church and school activities. I am praying for God to hold all of you tight.
Carolyn Carter Gay
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Fly high sweet cousin Glenda Gail
Jarah Strobel
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
She was beautiful inside and out. She made me feel important and loved. I will always remember her bright light and the love she showed to me.
Celeste Fox
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was beautiful inside and out. She leaves behind a huge footprint that will never be erased. My sincere sympathy to her entire family.
Celeste Fox, PHS Class of 1973
Ruby Stephens
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Love you forever. You showed love in every way. God loaned us an Angel. Fly high!
Julie Blacksmith
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Thinking of you all during this time of sorrow! Wrapping you all in prayers for comfort!
Linda Simon
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was all the best things: lovely, kind, dedicated, strong, thoughtful, compassionate, loving, smart, dependable. She was a faithful follower of Christ and demonstrated a servant’s heart in everything she did. My heart goes out to her family.
Dava Bowen Ross
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dava and Jerry Ross
Millissia Jones
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was a wonderful friend and PEO sister. She shared so much of her love for the arts and community needs. She always had a smile for everyone. We will miss her so much in PEO. Prayers for each of you.
Marlana Cameron Ivy
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
You were such a wonderful person. May you rest in peace behind those pearly gates.
Mary Garren Spessard
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I am totally shocked and very sad to hear about Glenda's passing. Heaven has gained a special angel. Prayers for Kenneth, family and friends.
Shelli Henehan
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I will never get over losing you. You have been my advocate, mentor, friend, sister and a wonderful support for my whole family for almost twenty years! I love you, Glenda - thank you for choosing me in August of 2004.
Michelle Cameron
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
You will leave a space, that will never be filled. Thank you, for all the kindness and encouragement you showed me all these years. Rest in Peace.
Kim Maddox
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Glenda was a wonderful person and educator. She mentored so many throughout their journey. Praying for all who knew her and her wonderful family.
Sarah Parker
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I was Dr. Ezell’s student at UofO. She was a kind and wonderful teacher and I learned a lot from her. My sincerest condolences to her family.
Donna Scoggins
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Dr. Glenda Ezell influenced everyone around her with beauty and grace. She will be missed by family and friends and although we are sad, we know she is with her Heavenly Father. Glenda freely shared her faith and love and was a great advocate and encourager to all who knew her. I deeply mourn her loss and pray for her sweet family to remember the happy times with her until God eases the pain of her loss.
Ricky White
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Heaven just got sweeter. Wonderful lady and great witness for Jesus. Her and Curt are having the time of their life.
Amber Mikles
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Glenda was such a remarkable individual. She will be greatly missed! Prayers for all of those who loved her!
Margaret (Wilks) Altemus
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
There are few people I admired more than Glenda. She embodied the heart, soul, and spirit of teaching, and was endlessly interested in so many things. She was always willing to share ideas and do whatever it took to get things done-on top of being beautiful! She was a gift, but she can now rest in peace of our Father’s kingdom. I’m so sorry for your loss.