Glendal E. Randle was born October 8, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Roush) Grant in Mountain View, MO.
She departed this life September 4, in Hot Springs, Ark., at the age of 96 years of life.
Glendal grew up in Mountain View and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1946.
She married new veteran Fred Randle, also from Mountain View, in 1948. As newlyweds, they moved to Ulysses.
This union was blessed with six children: daughter, Linda Binney, Ulysses, daughter, Nancy Liebman (Richard), Philadelphia, PA, daughter, Joyce Ward, Gardner, Kan., daughter, Julia Callahan (deceased), son, Harold Randle (Kaye), Hot Springs, Ark, and son, Duane Randle, Hugoton, Kan. Glendal was loved and will be missed by her children as well as 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, also numerous nieces and nephews.
Glendal and Fred made a loving home in Western Kansas for 41 years, raising their family, developing lifelong friendships, and becoming part of the community. Her Christian faith was an important part of her life, a long-time member of Shelton Memorial Christian Church and Women's Ministry in Ulysses.
In 1989, they moved to Hot Springs, Ark., enjoying camping, boating, gardening, making new friends, traveling, and visits from family.
Being "Mom and Grandma Randle" was one of Glendal's greatest joys, savoring tender moments with babies and enjoying the pleasure of their company as adults. A dedicated mother, she shared the power of a mother's devotion and grace. Her gentle soul and sweet disposition touched all whose paths she crossed. Sharing with a generous heart was one of her finest traits passed down from her mother and on to her children. Cooking and baking were another joy, everything from nourishing meals for family to sharing baked treats with family and friends. Cardinals were always special to her; she enjoyed watching them in the bird feeders as well as watching the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
Glendal was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 72 years, Fred; daughter, Julia Callahan; brother, Michael Grant; sisters: Lucille Sharp and Annette Garoutte; and sons-in-law: Cary Binney and Bob Callahan.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the many caring people in Glendal's life, including Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation, especially the loving staff on 3 Hall, in Hot Springs, Ark., and Arkansas Hospice.
The family celebrated her long and loving life with a graveside service at 2 p.m., Monday, September 8, at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Mountain View, Mo., under the direction of Yarber Mortuary in Mountain View.
In lieu of flowers family kindly requests memorials to an organization of your choice in her name.
Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
