A Memorial Service for Glenda will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Immanual Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. James Christian officiating.
A fellowship hour will be held in the fellowship hall following the service.
Glenda Belle Johnson was born on November 8, 1939, in Lincoln, the daughter of Lloyd and Florence Amberg Johnson. She was united in marriage to Dean E. Downing on April 14, 1962, in Immanual Lutheran Church in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2024.
Surviving are her daughters: Sara (Greg) Horchem and Jill (Jerry) Uhrine; five grandchildren: Josh Horchem, Justin Horchem, Jason Horchem, Sam Uhrine and Sophie Uhrine; and one sister: Nancy (Bernard) LaValle.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Ted Johnson.
Glenda graduated from the Lincoln Community High School in 1957. She retired from the Illinois Teacher Retirement System. She had also worked at the Clinton Nuclear Power Station as an administrative assistant.
She was a member of the Immanual Lutheran Church in Lincoln where she was very actively involved. Her hobbies included playing Bridge, piano, guitar and spending time with her family.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Sara and Jill I just found out about your mom I am so sorry I saw her a month or so at coffee place we ac knowledged each other I feel terrible I sure would have been to the service etc. she looked good but the girls said she commented she was not feeling well. Please except my condolences for your loss.