Glenda Joyce Hitchens' Obituary
Glenda J. Hitchens of Gumboro, DE passed away at home in the care of her family and Vitas Hospice on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was 86 years old.
She was born in Lewes, DE on August 25, 1937, to the late Calvin J. and Evelyn Lingo Esham. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Hitchens Sr. and two sons Bryan and Kevin Hitchens.
Glenda attended Bay Shore Community Church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bird watching.
She is survived by two sons James Hitchens, Jr., (Tammy) of Gumboro, DE and Barry Hitchens (Diane) of Gumboro, DE. She was blessed with five grandchildren Keith Hitchens (Amber) of Gumboro, DE; Kirt Hitchens of Waldorf, MD; Mera Hitchens Cropper (Keith) of Dagsboro, DE; Chelsea Swain (Steve) of Bridgeville, DE, and Trent Hitchens of Gumboro, DE. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren: Ellis Hitchens; Reagan, Kadence, Caleb, Saylor, and Cambree Swain; Zoe Hitchens, Jace Hitchens, Jonathan Brittingham, and Brielle Brittingham and one due in January. Glenda is also survived by extended family members: Bruce Esham (Linda), Greg Esham (Lucilla), Matt Esham (Crystal) and family, Candace Esham, Calvin Esham (Sara) and family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966 where the viewing will begin at 10:00 AM. Pastor Jeff Hudson will officiate. Interment will follow at the Westwoods Family Cemetery.
Please visit Glenda’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com.
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