April 7, 2025
Glenda Ruth Turnbill, aged 80, of Smithville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her daughter’s residence. Born on January 26, 1945, in Shamrock, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Ethel Cummings. Glenda was self-employed and a member of the Smithville Church of Christ.
She is survived by her children, Valorie Kadowaki of Murfreesboro and Melvin Turnbill of Dowelltown, and granddaughter, Keira Kadowaki of Murfreesboro. She also leaves behind her siblings, Don (Betty) Cummings of Texas, Linda Sue (Jeff) Shattuck of South Carolina, and Charles Self of New Mexico, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Turnbill, and her siblings, Edward Cummings, Delwanda Tate, Stanley Cummings, Dorothy Taylor, Virginia Irving, Imma Kuala, Gloria Bruce, Paul Gordon Cummings, and Joey Phibrick.
A memorial service to honor Glenda’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 1pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from noon until the time of the service at 1.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.