Glenda Rebecca Gaines-Turner

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Glenda Rebecca Gaines Turner passed away on February 5, 2025, at Fauquier Hospital.

Glenda was born in Warrenton, VA, on September 28, 1951, to the late Willie and Geneva Gaines. She was raised on Oliver City Road, where she lived for many years and lovingly raised her three children.

Glenda attended Central Elementary and Taylor High School in Warrenton, VA, where she was a cheerleader and majorette. Glenda took great pride in her work in the retail industry, where she dedicated many years to providing excellent service and was known for her warm smile and infectious energy, bringing joy to everyone she met.

Glenda was a faithful member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Glenda sang in the Gospel Chorus, the Sanctuary Choir and was a member of the Mount Zion Missionary Circle and the Culinary Committee. Glenda also enjoyed participating in the plays that were produced by the late Rev. Lemuel Montgomery.

Glenda had a vibrant spirit and an impeccable sense of fashion. With a keen eye for style, she effortlessly combined her outfits with matching shoes and jewelry, always making a statement. Glenda enjoyed cooking, preparing her cucumber and onions, playing Pokeno with her friends and cheering on her beloved Dallas Cowboys.

On June 3, 2000, Glenda and Robert W. Turner, Jr. were joined in Holy Matrimony at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, sharing their vows in a beautiful and blessed ceremony surrounded by family and loved ones.

Glenda leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters: Carolyn Gaines-Sneed (Ricardo), Wanda Jackson (Bryan), both of Warrenton, VA; one son, Robert Gaines (Andrea), Marshall, VA; seven grandchildren: DeVon, Ricky, Uneque, Travis, Olivia, Blaire and Blake; three great-grandchildren: Dayyaan, Oliver and Everett; one brother, Thomas Gaines, Sr.; one sister, Patricia Minor (James), one aunt, Earline Potter; six sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; special nephew, Melvin “Scottie” Minor and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Turner, Jr; her parents: Willie and Geneva Gaines; three sisters: Willie Delores Coates, Rosalie Carter and Evelyn Carter; two brothers: Christopher and Major Gaines; and a stepson, Robert Turner, III.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 11 am until 12 pm with funeral services starting at 12 pm at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 33 S. Third St, Warrenton, VA, 20186. Rev. Moyer Foddrell will deliver the eulogy.

Interment will be in Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, VA.

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