Glenda Metts Smith, 89, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Friday, August 21, 2026.

Born on July 31, 1937, Glenda was the daughter of the late Lewis and Lillie Chancy Metts. She was a proud graduate of Warner Robins High School, Class of 1956.

Glenda was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent four years working at Sears before beginning a twenty-eight-year career in civil service at Robins Air Force Base. She later continued serving her community through part-time work with the Houston County Board of Education.

Outside of her working life, Glenda enjoyed ceramics and crocheting, often using her talent to make hats for babies in the hospital. She was an avid reader who could often be found with a good book, and she also loved watching western movies and working crossword puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jim Sansbury; and brother, Owen Metts.

Her memory will forever be treasured by her daughters; Patty Cross (Chris), Donna Cole (Michael), and Susan Sansbury; grandchildren; Robby Cross (Sara), James Cross (Gabby), Ashley Williams (Dustin), Corbin Person (Anna), Jennifer Gossett, and Alexandra Candelaria; great grandchildren, Taylor Cross, Aubrey Cross, Brently Hansen, Raelynn Cross, Cate Slappey, Ryker Nicely, Wyatt Williams, Westlyn Williams, Margo Person, Thomas Person, Leo Candelaria, Jet Candelaria and Eli Candelaria; siblings, Raymond Metts, Wendell Metts, and Melba Griner.

Visitation with Glenda’s family will be Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. The funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Following the service, Glenda will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Mausoleum.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.