23888. Glenda Bernell11 Phelps (Herbert Leslie10, Mary Emma9 Barber, Mary Eleanor C.8 Hornick, Rachel7 Baity, Rebecca6 Allgood, William (Pikey) Henry5, William John4, Edward3, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Belgrade, Washington, Co., MO August 15, 1929. Glenda died August 24, 2006 in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. OBIT: Glenda Bernell Dennis of Belgrade, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home in Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of 77 years and 9 days. She was born August 15, 1929 at Belgrade, Missouri, a daughter of the late Herbert and Florence (Jinkerson) Phelps.
She was united in marriage to John W. Dennis at Potosi, and to this union three children were born. John preceded Bernell in death. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a long time member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Belgrade. She retired from Valley R-6 Elementary School where she worked for many years as a cook.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bernell was preceded in death by a daughter, Kevin Jill Maxwell; step-mother, Clara (Midgett) Phelps; two nieces, Kathy Censky and Norma Perrin; a nephew, Jeff Phelps; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Terrell and Mary Phelps and her aunt, Jeanne Dennis.
Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her two sons, Danny Joe Dennis and wife Paula of Belgrade, and Rod Dennis and wife Gail of Belgrade; son-in-law, Tracy Maxwell and wife Shelly of Caledonia; two brothers, Glenwood "Pete" Phelps of Caledonia and Dwain Phelps and wife Nelda of Bourbon; two step-sisters, Beulah Hampton of Park Hills and Eula Abney and husband John of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Scott Dennis and wife Mandy, Ryan Maxwell and wife Candace and Adam Maxwell; three great-grandchildren, Justin Dennis, Bradley Dennis and Colby Maxwell; five sisters-in-law, Ila Gollaher and husband Edward of Indianapolis, Vivian Censky and husband Edward of St. Louis, Bertha Lou Akers and husband Lindell of Belgrade, Jessie Jarvis and husband Stanley of Belgrade and Phyllis McGuire and husband George of Farmington; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel in Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Harry White and Rev. Myron Laramore officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Scott Dennis, Ryan Maxwell, Adam Maxwell, Dwain Phelps, Keith Phelps, Mark Akers and Kim Akers. Honorary pallbearer was Justin Dennis. Interment and final prayers were held at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Belgrade.
All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.
She married John William Dennis January 5, 1950 in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. John was born April 22, 1925 in Belgrade, Washington, Co., MO. John was the son of James Peter Dennis and Eva Mahala Akers. John died January 25, 2003 in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. John and Glenda were buried in the Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Belgrade, Washington Co., Missouri
Glenda Bernell Phelps and John William Dennis had the following children:
40411 i. Danny Joe12 Dennis (living).
40412 ii. Rod Dennis (living).
40413 iii. Kevin Jill Dennis was born September 10, 1956.
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