Glenda Pope

Glenda Vernell Pope of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 15, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Glenda was born March 10, 1936 in Waldron, Arkansas to Audie Starr and Evelyne (Smith) Starr. She was 88 years old.

Glenda was retired from Tyson Foods after many years. She also worked at Eastside Grocery and Corner Mart for many years. She was a dedicated and devout Christian for over 70 years. She lived her life full of hard work, honesty, love, and faithfulness. While raising her three children to be strong in their faith, she taught them the joy and commitment of serving their community and others. Glenda enjoyed sewing, quilting, working in her yard and flower beds with her trusty sidekick Bella always close by. Glenda was known for always greeting you at the door or on the carport before you ever entered her home. She was full of warmth and hugs and embraced the memories that family time together brought. 

Glenda leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Becky Epperson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Vicki House and husband Gary of Boles, Arkansas and Jim Pope of Little Rock, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Abby Epperson, Matthew Epperson and Dustin Owens as well as her great grandchildren: Dawson Owens, Sage Epperson and Rowan Epperson. Glenda is survived by her siblings:Emma Green, Wanda Langston, Shirley Bryantand sister in law and best friend Judy Starr. Glenda will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, nieces, nephews, friends and church family she loved dearly.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Audie and Evelyne Starr and siblings: Elsie Starr, Bob Starr and Billy Starr.

Glenda's life celebration will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Wally Beckman officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Glenda's pallbearers will be Dustin Owens, Dawson Owens, Tim Starr, Gary House, Matt Epperson and Tim Shaw. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Starr, Will Bryant, Benny Newberry and Danny Rhyne.

Glenda's visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron, Arkansas.