Glenda Collier

Glenda Collier was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 2, 1943 the daughter of the late William Grady and Beedie Mae Worley Briley.

On January 13, 1962 she was united in marriage to Marvin Junior Collier, who preceded his wife in death on October 28, 2004.

Glenda worked at various jobs in Hardin County, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois, in which she enjoyed each experience. She settled in Hardin County, Tennessee where she and her husband established Tri- Matic Springs, Inc. in 1983. There she served as production manager/ secretary until she retired in 2004. Glenda was a devout Christian and member of Olivet Pentecostal Church, there she served as secretary and Sunday school teacher. Just as the disciple Tabitha in the bible, she enjoyed making clothes for people and telling them about the blessings of God. She also enjoyed collecting Marcrest stoneware, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and cooking for her family.

Glenda Briley Collier departed this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 9 months, and 3 days.

Glenda is survived by her son, Jeffrey Junior Collier and his wife Teresa of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Houston Skylar Collier and his wife Haley, and Shelby Jordan Blackwelder and her husband Logan; great grandchild, Claire Maddux Blackwelder; and sister, Willie Mae Powers and her husband Johnny of Savannah, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Joe Briley and Earl D. Briley.

Services will be held on January 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah in Savannah, Tennessee, with Ernie Johnson, John Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Wesley's Chapel Church Cemetery at Savannah, Tennessee



Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.