Glenn Thomas Folds & Grace Mae Folds

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on May 31, 2025, at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Florida 33759, in honor of Glenn Thomas Folds and Grace Mae Folds (née Thomas)—devoted husband and wife, loving parents, grandparents and the heart of a family bound together by faith, warmth, and unconditional love.

Married on August 30, 1957, Glenn and Grace shared nearly 60 years of marriage rooted in faith, unwavering devotion to one another and to their family. Their home was a place of comfort and welcome for all—a sanctuary of laughter, love, and togetherness. To know them was to know true Southern hospitality, generosity, and kindness.

Glenn Thomas Folds was born on November 12, 1937, in Dunedin, Florida, to the late Nanny Belle (née Boze) and Thomas Leroy Folds, and raised in Tarpon Springs. He passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Glenn was known for his dedication to family, strong work ethic, charisma & southern charm. He commanded the room wherever he went and didn't know a stranger. He worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and later retired as a Salesman for JCPenney’s. A true enthusiast of flipping homes & classic cars, he spent countless hours restoring them, always with an eye for detail and a deep appreciation for their craftsmanship.

Grace Mae Folds (née Thomas) was born on January 19, 1938, in Clearwater, Florida to the late Mabel Elizabeth Fulford and Luther Thomas. She passed away on August 9, 2017, in the loving arms of her husband.

Grace was known for her sweet nurturing spirit, her selfless nature, & her kindness toward others, be it through a warm hug or a home cooked meal. She was a true reflection of her name & embodied Grace in every way. She loved children & ran a home daycare and also spent several years working in lending. Grace loved to cook, read and bowl, and she had a special place in her heart for her dogs.

Glenn and Grace leave behind a legacy of love through their family: grandchildren Jennifer (Omar) Artis, Joshua Folds, Jared Folds, Jaime Folds, Steven Folds, Christina Folds, and Sonya Folds; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and their siblings: Larry Folds, Curtis Folds, and Danny Athanasaw. Their presence in the lives of countless extended family members and friends will never be forgotten. They were preceded in death by their beloved sons, Mark Folds and Steven Folds; siblings, Frances Folds , Corky Thomas, Robert “Bobby” Folds, Ruth Folds, JW Folds, Carolyn Folds; cherished granddaughter Rachelle Folds; and other dear family members whose memories live on in the hearts of all who knew them.

Glenn and Grace's story is one of devotion, legacy, and enduring love that now lives on in the generations they raised, and the lives they touched.