09/20/2025
Glenda Frances (Watson) Tweedy
On September 17, 2025 our beloved mother and grandmother, Glenda Tweedy, was called home to be with her Lord and the friends and loved ones who have gone before her.
Born on December 3, 1943, Glenda was the only child of Glenn Waldo Watson and Edith Frances (McLaughlin) Watson. Although born in Gramercy, LA, Glenda lived her entire life in West Tulsa and Berryhill. After graduating from Daniel Webster High School in 1961, she began her forty-three year career as a beautician, initially owning her own salon in West Tulsa, in the neighborhood where she grew up.
Glenda, and her husband LeRoy, originally made their home in West Tulsa, before moving to Berryhill in 1969, where they raised their family. Berryhill remained her home until her recent passing.
It was no secret that Glenda loved the Lord. She was a "cradle roll" member of Phoenix Avenue Baptist Church where she worshiped and served for over seventy years, before moving her membership to Berryhill Baptist Church after Phoenix Avenue eventually closed its doors. Glenda was a Prayer Warrior, who prayed faithfully for her family, friends and neighbors.
She enjoyed history; especially her and LeRoy's family genealogies and the history of West Tulsa.
Glenda was a member of the Southwest Tulsa Historical Society, and published stories in the SW Tulsa News, as well as having a regular column in Phoenix Avenue's newsletter. She loved to travel and did so every chance she could. Glenda loved music, and she and LeRoy's house and many weekends were filled with music, as LeRoy was a local Bluegrass musician. Later in life, she enjoyed being a grandmother, often planning fun adventures, attending ball games, and hosting holidays and sleepovers.
Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Frances "Tiny" Watson, and her precious Aunt Madge "Nancy" McLaughlin, who was like a second mother. She was also preceded by son, Galen Tweedy, in 2010. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband LeRoy Tweedy of Berryhill, her daughter, Leann Huneycutt and husband, Russell, of Owasso, son Mike Tweedy, of Bartlesville, and daughter-in-law, Sally Tweedy. Grandchildren include: Jessica Umbarger (Ryan) of Jenks, Jordan Dondlinger (Brandon) also of Jenks, Matthew Tweedy (Ashley) of Tulsa, Alex Huneycutt (Sierra) of Ft Worth, TX, Hannah Tweedy of Bremerton, WA, and Siarah Tweedy of Selma, TX. Great grandchildren Harper, Hallee and Rush Umbarger, Lennon and Sean Tweedy, Demi and Decker Dondlinger, and Elena Huneycutt.
Glenda's funeral is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23rd at Berryhill Baptist Church, under the direction of Mark Griffith Funeral Home, where viewing is Monday, September 22nd, from 9:00 - 7:00, with the family present between 4:00 - 7:00.
Because Glenda and her family believe in the promise of eternal life, they find comfort knowing she is now at peace in the arms of her Savior. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in her memory to John 3:16 Mission, Tulsa, or The Spring Oklahoma, in Sand Springs (fka DaySpring Villa).
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