Glenda Baird Vance, age 80, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone, NC.

Glenda was born on March 25, 1944, in Banner Elk, NC to the late William Floyd Baird, Sr. and Chana Della McGuire Baird.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, "Phil" Hale Vance, Jr., and her oldest sister, Dot Baird. Glenda was also preceded in death by a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Glenda was employed at Appalachian State University for a number of years, then helped her husband at his business until his death.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Boone for many years and enjoyed the fellowship of her Sunday School Class group. Glenda was very proud of her family and where she came from. She loved nature, especially flowers, plants, and animals. She was a supporter of many charities. She loved to walk every day and continued doing so during her time at Deerfield Ridge.

Glenda is survived by one sister, Estelle B. Coffey and husband, Dan of Tulsa, OK; and one brother, William "Bill" Floyd, Baird Jr. and wife, Nancy of Boone, NC.

She is also survived by two nieces, Karen C. Woodrich and husband Mark of Broken Arrow, OK; and Chana Baird and her fiancé, David Reed and his daughter, Bethany of Boone, grandnieces; Lindsay Walton of Arkansas and Olivia Woodrich of Broken Arrow, OK. Three stepsons, Dr. Richard Vance and wife, Marguerite, Dr. John Vance and wife, Mary, Chuck Vance and wife, Candace, and their families.

The family would like to thank all her friends and caretakers at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living for taking such good care of Glenda during her time there. Also, to George and Nellie Wellington of Boone for being such good friends to Glenda over the years.

The family respectfully requests no food, but flowers are appreciated, or donations can be made to the donor's choice. The family can be reached at 828 – 262–5883.

A funeral service will be held for Glenda at 2:00 O'clock at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, October 24th.

Visitation will be at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 – 2:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.