Glenda Russ Dove, age 70, of Lumberton, NC died on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was born in Bladenboro, NC on June 13, 1940 to Roger and Edith Russ.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Dove Meares; two sisters, Adeana Russ Westbrook of Indian Trail, NC and Betty Russ Grainger of Bladenboro, NC; and one brother, Roger Sonny Russ of Wilmington, NC.

Surviving is her daughter Mary Dove Ledwell, son-in-law F. Lee Ledwell and grandchildren, Chase A. Meares and Lauren Lee Ledwell.

Glenda had attended Catawba Community College and earned her degree in Nursing Assistance in 1975. She worked as a Nursing Assistant for 33 years. She retired from Southeastern Regional Medical Center in 2005 after having worked there for 29 years. She was a loving mother to two girls, Ann and Mary. She raised her children by herself while working full time. She cared for thousands of people during her career as a Nursing Assistant. Glenda was always good with patients and family members. She was always known for walking her hall her whole shift. Even after retirement, when alzheimer??s set in, Glenda still kept up walking her neighborhood and visiting neighbors and workers at Southeastern.

Glenda was a member of First Baptist Church for 45 years. She was devoted to her church and was a faithful Christian. She raised both her children in the church and when the doors where open they were there.

She was assisted at home by Melinda Gilchrist whom had become another daughter to her during the last 2 years.

Her family and loved ones hope that Glenda will be remembered for all she gave to her patients, church, family, neighbors and friends. She was a wonderful person to those that knew her and an outstanding mother. She will be truly missed but always loved and remembered ??more than she will ever know?.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church Chapel in Lumberton with Dr. David Elks officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the funeral service from 11:00 AM ?? 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church Chapel.

The family wishes in lieu of flowers, to please donate to the Alzheimer??s Association- Eastern North Carolina, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612.