Glenda Kay Dowdle

Glenda “Kay” Dowdle, 81, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Claremont, California. She was born on May 30, 1944, in Missouri and spent her formative years in Pomona, California, where she attended local schools and graduated from Pomona High School.

Kay dedicated many years of her life to a career in retail and merchandising. She worked at K-Mart for many years before continuing her career as a merchandiser with Acosta Sales and Marketing, where she remained until her retirement.

Above all, Kay was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love was constant and unwavering. She is survived by her children, Patricia Dowdle and Michael Dowdle; her grandchildren, Daniel Guedea, Aaron Dowdle, and Marielle Dowdle; and her sister, Phyllis Barker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Floydene Barker, and her sisters, Janice Troutt and Charlotte Hopkins.

Kay had a lifelong love for Elvis Presley and all things Disney and she was a dedicated Dodgers fan. She found comfort and joy in classic television shows, soap operas, and reality TV competitions. Her enthusiasm for the holidays—especially Christmas—was well known to family and friends. She delighted in decorating her home with festive cheer.

Kay’s memory will live on through the traditions she cherished and the love she so freely gave. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held on February 17, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Draper Mortuary Chapel, 811 North Mountain Avenue.