Glenda J. McKenzie, 90, of White House, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born November 5, 1935, in Putnam County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Jackson and Martha Patton Jackson.

Mrs. McKenzie was a woman of strong Christian faith and a member of Millersville Church of Christ. Her faith was an important part of her life and was reflected in the way she cared for others. She was known as a positive, upbeat, kind, and helpful person who was loved by all who knew her. She was always wanting to help others and had a special passion for special needs children.

She was also a very talented seamstress who enjoyed sewing and other crafts. Her hands were rarely idle, and she found joy in creating and in sharing her gifts with those around her. On December 18, 1954, she married her late husband, Lemuel McKenzie. Together they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. She was very patient while raising her two sons, and her steady love and devotion were a lasting gift to her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Lemuel McKenzie; siblings Dale Jackson, David Jackson, and Mary Bowman.

Glenda is survived by her sons, Eddie (Dana) McKenzie, Robert (Cathy) McKenzie, and foster son Jimmy Biggs; her brother, Dallas Jackson; her grandchildren, Clayton McKenzie, Amanda (Dale) Henke, Corey Michael (Jessica) McKenzie, Cory Richard (Chloe) Bern, and Logan Santana (Macy) McKenzie; and her great-grandchildren, Khole, McKenzie, and Briley. She also leaves behind many cherished memories in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4005 Memorial Blvd, Springfield, TN 37172. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Gardens.

Glenda will be remembered for her faith, her kindness, her patient and loving spirit, and the many ways she brightened the lives of others. Her memory will be treasured always.