Glennda Susan Driffill

Glennda Susan Driffill, 68, of Galesburg, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Glennda was born August 27, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Glenn Otto and Gloria Marie Shiner Carothers.  Glennda married Gerald G. Driffill on July 20, 1965 in Monmouth.  Glennda is survived by her husband, Jerry of Galesburg; her mother, Gloria of Galesburg; one son, Glenn (Tracy) Driffill of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren with one on the way.  Glennda is also survived by two brothers, Paul J. Carothers of Atlanta, GA and James (Jean) Carothers of Galesburg; and three sisters, Mary K. (John) Simkins of Galesburg, Annette (Mike) Johnson of Gilson, and her twin sister, Anita (Mike) Norris of Galesburg.  Glennda was preceded in death by her father, Glenn on July 4, 1998; a daughter, Christine K. Williams on February 7, 2007, and a brother, Tony Carothers on January 11, 2006.

Glennda graduated from the School of Cosmetology at Carl Sandburg College.  While living in Sante Fe, New Mexico she taught Cosmetology.  Glennda then went on to manage different Motel 6 hotels, settling in Colorado Springs, CO.  After moving back to Galesburg in 1997, Glennda and Jerry babysat their great nephew, Joseph for several years.  Glenda loved to work in her yard, tending to her flowers.  She was a talented artist and loved to personalize letters and envelopes she sent to her family and friends.  She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  When she was little her photo was submitted to the O.T. Johnson’s most beautiful baby contest and she was chosen as the winner.  Glennda had a great love for cats.  Most of all, Glennda loved being with her family and having family get togethers.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m.   Father David Rosenberg will officiate.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.