Glenda Lee Mathis

Glenda was born to John Philip Garton and Billie Bess Garton on October 27th, 1950, in Houston, Texas. She attended grade school in the Houston area and went on to graduate from Sam Houston High School in 1969. Shortly thereafter, Glenda worked for Weingarten Realty Investors where she had a successful 20-year career in commercial real estate. She created lifelong friendships during her times there, many of which remained with her long after she retired.

Glenda met Neil Michael Mathis at the young age of 10 years old at Bethel Baptist Church. The two dated in high school then went their separate ways after graduation. They crossed paths again many years later and Glenda was blessed to finally marry her best friend and soulmate on June 6th, 1992. Together they raised their family in Katy, Texas, and made many beautiful memories through the years.

Glenda’s happy place was in Galveston, Texas, at the family beach house. Her most beloved memories stemmed from spending time with her family, grandsons, and friends by the ocean. She liked to fish and spend time on the boat whenever she had the chance.

She had many talents and enjoyed cooking and hosting beautiful get-togethers and celebrations for her loved ones and friends. Glenda loved making one-of-a-kind, beautiful cards that she would send just to let you know she was thinking of you. She was very creative and had a knack for decorating whether it was at home or an event she had planned. She made sure to make everyone feel warm and welcomed. She also enjoyed spending time working in her gorgeous flower beds, at home in Katy and in Galveston, and soaking up the sunshine. She was truly such an inspiration to others.

Glenda was very involved in her church at Second Baptist West Campus. She found great joy as a Bible Study leader and loved sharing the Word of God with others. Glenda was a devoted Christian and lived by example each and every day. She genuinely loved people and generously gave of herself to others in need.

Glenda was preceded in death by her beloved parents, John Philip Garton and Billie Bess Garton.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband, Mike Mathis; children Kelly Orsag and husband Steve, Danny Denton and wife Carrie, Joey Mathis and wife Crystal; grandchildren Alex Huertas, Daniel Orsag, and Boone Denton; siblings Karen Garton and husband Ken, Billy Garton and wife Christie, Ronnie Garton and wife Dianne; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; friends and church family members whose lives were forever changed because of her courageous spirit.