Glenda Mormon Emmick

Glenda Mormon Emmick, a devoted and loyal mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, her 84th birthday. Her birthday was always her favorite day of the year, so it seems especially apropos that her life came full circle on that day. As someone who loved literature, especially Shakespeare, it is also poetic that she entered and departed this world on the same date, just as Shakespeare himself did. She often spoke of “the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end,” and in that quiet symmetry, her life reflected a completeness she would have deeply appreciated.

Glenda was born on Sunday, January 18, 1942, in Crossett, Arkansas, to Annie Jordan Mormon and Guy Franklin Mormon.

She is survived by her daughter, Kenda Bing Daniel, and son-in-law Timothy Daniel of Austin, Texas; her grandson and the light of her life, Jonah Baumgarten of Tomball, Texas; her beloved feline companion, Leo; and numerous cousins, extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Emmick; her parents; and her daughter, Lynn Bing.

The first in her family to pursue higher education, Glenda earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and completed her Master’s in Education from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She began her career as an English teacher, where her love of language and learning shaped generations of students. Her deep commitment to student success and educational advocacy led her to advance into school administration, where she served as a diagnostician and school counselor across multiple school districts in Texas. In addition to her work in education, she was also a Licensed Professional Counselor, a role that reflected her compassion, insight, and lifelong dedication to helping others navigate life’s challenges.

Outside of her professional life, Glenda fully embraced the joys of living. She loved to travel and often spoke fondly of her adventures, especially trips to Napa Valley, where she delighted in visits to Silver Oak, and to Europe, where the beauty of the Matterhorn in Switzerland left a lasting impression on her. She also cherished time spent in Lake Tahoe, where hot air balloon rides became some of her most treasured memories. Glenda also had a love for fast cars and took great pride in her Corvette, a reflection of her adventurous spirit and appreciation for life’s thrills. She enjoyed the excitement of playing blackjack in Las Vegas and found joy in life’s smaller pleasures as well, including her love of rocks and flowers, which she collected and admired with the same curiosity and care she brought to everything she did.

She will be remembered as a strong, brilliant, independent, adventurous, successful (in all respects), and loving woman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association and Bayou City Hospice.

“Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be tomorrow.” - William Shakespeare