Glenda Brown's Obituary
Glenda Johnston Brown, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully with her family by
her side on March 3,2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Glenda was born in Charlotte, NC on March 31,1947 to Glenn and Gertrude Johnston.
She grew up with her brother, Glenn and sister, Donna, in a neighborhood with cousins
and friends. She graduated from Harding High School, obtained degrees from Central
Piedmont Community College and Kings College. She worked for thirty years for the city
of Charlotte. She also served as chairman of the board of Sklya Credit Union.
Glenda was full of life and very active. She and her husband Sonny were members of
Lake Norman Shag Club and enjoyed shagging. They also enjoyed traveling throughout
the U.S. and taking cruises with friends. Glenda was a loving wife and devoted sister
with a beautiful smile that will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother. She is survived
by her sister, Donna, brother-n-law, Bill, niece Shannon Thomas, her fiancé Dr. Ronnie
Mimran, Shannon's son Kai Beckham, her nephew Colby Thomas, his wife, Lisa, and
their children, Ryenn and Weston, and a special friend Sam Cadieu.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 1162 E. Monbo Rd.,
Statesville, NC on Saturday March 16,2024.
Visitation will start at 2PM and the service will start at 3PM.
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Levine and Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Dr.
Huntersville, NC 28078 or Lucky Cat, 20117 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031.
James Funeral Home is assisting the family, online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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