Glenda Wright Eavenson

Mrs. Glenda Wright Eavenson, age 89, of Elberton passed away August 20, 2009 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Eavenson was born in Jackson County, GA to the late George Samuel Wright and Eloise Bennett Wright.She was a long-time member of Concord UMC and UMW, Elberton Pilot Club, and DAR.She was also a retired school teacher and retired Hart County Extension Agent, a member of Georgia Retired Teacher’s Association, and a member of UGA Retirees Association.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles E. Eavenson. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lynn (Jim) Evans of Augusta; sons, Charlie (Susan) Eavenson of Oxford, Bud (Rhonda) Eavenson of Gainesville; grandchildren, Lynn Hernandez of Elberton, Clay Eavenson of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Stephanie Higgins of Oxford, Jennifer Eavenson of Gainesville, Julie Anne Eavenson of Gainesville, Beth Eavenson of Oxford; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ilene Callaway; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 23, at 3:00 PM in Concord UMC with remains to lie in state at 2:00.Rev. Troy Ayers and Rev. Jim Winn officiating.The family will receive friends Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Glenda Wright Eavenson.