Glenda A. Hess

Glenda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy was spending time with the people she loved. She had a warm spirit and found happiness in many of life’s simple pleasures. Glenda enjoyed crafting, working word seek books, listening to music, and dancing. She loved shopping, traveling with her sisters, and caring for all of her beloved “critters.”

Some of her most treasured memories were made at the family’s camp at Santee, where she enjoyed spending time with her late husband, James William Hess Jr. Above all, Glenda cherished being surrounded by her family and creating memories with those closest to her.

Glenda worked for many years as an underwriter with Colonial Life, where she dedicated a significant part of her working life before retirement.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Ann Cribb (Joe) of Lexington, South Carolina, Darbie Lynn Hess of Chapin, South Carolina, and Darise Graham of Columbia, South Carolina; her sisters, Nancy Winrotte, Jean Clapp, and Pamela Dietrick, and their families; her granddaughter, Ashley Wingard (Matthew); grandson, David Cribb; and great-grandchildren, Madallyn Cribb and Reed Wingard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Hess Jr., and her parents, Marvin and Margret Medlin.

Glenda, affectionately known as “Momma” by those who loved her most, leaves behind a lifetime of memories that her family will continue to cherish. Her love of family, her joyful spirit, and the many special moments shared with her will not be forgotten. Momma will truly be missed by so many.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel, 7600 Woodrow Street, Irmo, South Carolina 29063.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, 2603 Two Notch Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29204.