Glenda Joann Hardin

Glenda Hardin, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2023 after an almost year-long battle with cancer. She was born Glenda J. Parman in Maryville, MO to Lester H. Parman and Eleanor J. Parman (née Teel) who preceded her in death.

Surviving family members are her husband, Bill Hardin; brother, Phil Parman (Melody); and sister Susan Parman Atkins (Mark). Also left to cherish her memory are daughter, Heather Shaid (Trey); sons John Hardin (Cara) and Mark Hardin; grandchildren Brice Shaid, Brooks Hardin and James Hardin; mother-in-law Lois Hardin.

Glenda lived in Avoca, IA, Omaha, NE and Elkhorn, NE before settling in Tyler, Texas.

Glenda attended Elkhorn Public Schools in Elkhorn, NE and graduated in 1970. She graduated from Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, NE in 1974. She then worked in Omaha briefly before moving to Plano, Texas. After her marriage to Bill Hardin, the couple moved to Tyler, Texas and had 3 children. In Tyler, Glenda worked as an attendance clerk at Robert E. Lee High School for over a decade. She enjoyed volunteering with the Symphony Guild and Junior League. The annual Tyler Rose Festival was a highlight, and she attended the festivities almost every year.

Glenda was friendly to all, those who met her for the first time and long-time friends. She was known for her sweet disposition. Multiple friends have commented that she was the most genuinely kind person that they had ever met. She was someone who liked to have fun, and she always carried a smile. Glenda enjoyed many hobbies, including sewing, knitting, smocking and baking. Of those hobbies, she loved baking with her grandchildren and knitting hats and hand towels for them. Glenda truly was a giver. Her Christian faith was important to her and she liked to share it with anyone who was interested. She loved her church and was a devoted member of the choir.

Glenda was a regular fixture at any gym she frequented, enjoying the cardio room and aqua aerobics classes. She liked to take walks in her neighborhood. Family was of the utmost importance to her, and family get-togethers were a special occasion, whether in Tyler, DFW, Missouri or Nebraska. She didn’t like to show up empty-handed, so she typically baked a cake or cookies to share, which were delicious. Most of all, she loved Jesus and lived her life as a devoted Christian.

A a time of visitation for Glenda will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 301 Ferguson St., Tyler, TX. A "celebration of life" service will occur Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM, 301 Ferguson St., Tyler, TX. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery, 7825 South Broadway Ave, Tyler, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com for the Hardin family.

The family would like to thank The Hospice of East Texas for their loving and dedicated care of Glenda. We are especially grateful to the members of First Baptist Church of Tyler for all the meals, visits and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Tyler.