Glenda Ray Mason

Mrs. Glenda R. Mason of Avon Park, Florida entered eternal peace on September 2, 2023. Born to parents Jim Jackson, Sr., and Catherine Webb-Jackson on May 23, 1952, in North, South Carolina. 
 
She was preceded in death by her loving siblings, Jim Jackson, Jr, Harvey Jackson and YJ Jackson, and Ruther Mae McRae. Several aunts and uncles, and Brothers-in-law Isaac Casteal, James “Chick” Benjamin, Sr. and Robert Mason. Loving Mother-in-law Betty Mason.

Her memory will be cherished by husband Leon Mason, whom she met in 1977 and they fell in love. Leon took on fathering her two young daughters and they soon welcomed a baby girl together. They both decided to marry in 2001. This love story stood strong for over 46 years. 

Beloved Children: Cynthia (Carswell) Miller, Cherlyn (Anthony) Robinson, LeQwanda (Jeremiah) Carson, Bonus son Treyvon (Arlene) Spry, Bonus Daughter Marnita English

Loving Siblings: Jearlene Casteal, Audrey Benjamin, and Milton Jackson.

Loving In-laws: Tom (Candis) Mason, Ann (Nathaniel) Randolph, and Lisa Mason, and Charles McRae.

Sons-in-law: Anthony Robinson, Jeremiah Carson, Sr.

Loving Grandchildren: Britney Seigler, Terrel James, Marques Jackson, Cory Allen, Jr., Demetrius Jackson, Jeremiah Carson, Jr., and Lihana Carson, Bonus granddaughter Vanessa Duversonne.

Loving Great Grandchildren: Malaysia Zilah Jackson, Marques Jr., and Marquavious Jackson

Many close cousin-like-sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Mrs. Glenda Mason was raised by her eldest Sister Mother Jearlene Casteal from the young age of 6 years old until adulthood. Their Mother passed leaving three young children behind. They lived in Alpine, FL for some time then they transitioned back to their place of birth in North, South Carolina. They shared a mother/daughter relationship that was stronger than we knew as Mother Jearlene Casteal passed only 9 hours later September 3, 2023.
Mrs. Glenda Mason career started at the local Crate building Mill where she worked for over 20 years and then moved into working at Royal Care of Avon Park Rehabilitation & Nursing. After retiring she became a caregiver for many.

To know Mrs. Glenda Mason was to love her, she was very direct, and she made sure you heard her when she spoke. She cared deeply for her family, she would make sure they had everything needed and would call them daily to check-in. She was one of the Original Jackson Sisters in that kitchen and loved to cook and feed everyone. Our family reunions, holidays and get-togethers were always filled with love and food. Mrs. Glenda cooked for her house and made dishes for her sisters’ and friends’ home all the time. She was known for her potato salad within the family, this was her signature dish, and it will not be replicated or duplicated. 

Mrs. Glenda Mason won her battle and now she’s at peace with the Father. We will miss you and all the laughs and conversations you gave us. You had your own dictionary, and we understood every word you spoke! Rest well Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Auntie, Cousin, and Friend.

Rest “Easy like Sunday Morning” Auntie!

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