Glenora Peek Owens was born to Eva and Robert Peek Sr. on April 9, 1943 in Conyers, Georgia. She was the oldest child among the nine brothers and sisters. In search of a better life for their family, Robert and Eva Peek migrated to Anaheim, CA in 1947.
Glenora began her education in 1948 and attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary. The Peek family moved to Fullerton in 1953 and Glenora attended Maple Elementary; Wilshire Jr. High, Fullerton Union High School where she is a proud graduate of the Class of 1961 and continued her college education at Fullerton College (FJC) until 1963.
On November 26, 1965, Glenora married the love of her life Alfred L. Owens Jr. They have a son, Brian A. Owens, daughters Lisa A. Owens and Lauren Ann who preceded her to heaven. When Alfred transferred with General Foods in 1970, the family lived in Nashville, Tennessee for five years. They were excited to return to Fullerton, CA. Glenora worked for an electronics firm in Anaheim followed by employment with Hughes Aircraft in Fullerton where she retired after 28 years. For over 57 years, Glenora and Alfred enjoyed spending time with family, friends, neighbors and traveling.
Glenora accepted the Lord at an early age. As a child, she attended Four Square Tabernacle Church in Fullerton, CA. She loved to sing and as a young teenager Glenora joined the choir at Community Temple Baptist in Santa Ana, CA. In 1964, she and the Peek family were part of the charter membership that helped to bring Friendship Baptist Church to Fullerton, CA and located in the Maple community. When FBC moved to Yorba Linda, CA, Glenora remained an active member and her children were also members. She continued her love for music by joining the senior choir known as Inspirational Voices Choir. The amazing choir performed throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties. Glenora enjoyed being a member of the Silver Eagles Ministry which promotes fellowship with seniors, to be prayer warriors, to assist in the training of future generations and sharing of their wisdom
In the early 1970’s, Glenora was a member of the women’s community organization called Les Services Social. They were women who lived or grew up in the Maple Community that provided educational opportunities, swimming lessons, cultural field trips and Christmas gifts to children in the neighborhood.
Glenora was a charter member of the Leon Owens Foundation which began in 1994. She always stepped up to assist in whatever was needed to make college dream a reality for the underserved youth. She was on the Scholarship, Banquet, Bingo Night, Golf Tournament committees and helped coordinate all fundraising efforts. Glenora was extremely creative, talented and gifted in decorating a house, a home and an event!
There will be many precious memories of Glenora’s love, generosity towards others, her sense of humor and outspoken words of wisdom that will be always remembered by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband Alfred L. Owens, children Brian A. Owens, Lisa A. Owens, daughter in law Anna Duron and the sparkle in her eyes grandson Nathaniel D. Owens, her siblings Julia M. McCoy, Stevie Peek, Laraine Peek Hegstad, Randall Peek Sr., Donald Peek, Calvin Peek, Andre Peek and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, as well sister/brother in laws.
Preceding Glenora in death is her daughter Lauren Ann, her parents Eva J. and Robert Peek Sr., her siblings Janet Peek and Robert Peek Jr.
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