Gloria Jean Fender
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Gloria Jean Fender

  • December 29, 2011
  • Greer, South Carolina
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“You were a spark of energy and happiness since I knew you at Kenwood, Jefferson and West high school. I remember how great you looked in your green...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Priscilla Powers Bue - MN

“Jerry, I was so sorry to hear of Gloria's death. I remember when you two happily met back in those old ITT days. I also remember attending your...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Gale Goodwin - Greenville, SC

“Jerry, I just got back in from out of town, sorry to hear about Gloria, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: David Merck - Simpsonville, SC

“My thoughts and prayers are with you on this loss. Everything Gloria did was with great care and focus - she left a great legacy for all who knew...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Kitty Allen - Greenville, SC

“On behalf of CBRE|The Furman Co., we send our condolences for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Lisa Jules - Greenville, SC

“Your family is in our prayers Jerry. God Bless. ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Teresa and Dean Pitts - SC

“Gloria's energy and strength will be missed. ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Traye Fuqua - Greenville, SC

“Gloria you will be greatly missed. ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Julie Haydock - Simpsonville, SC

“Remembering the vivaciously outgoing, witty and wonderful Gloria Fender. You will be missed, my friend. ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Randy Looper - Greenville, SC

“The Staff of The Mackey Mortuary wish to express our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: The Mackey Mortuary


Gloria Jean Fender
Greer, SC

Gloria Jean Fender, 66, of Greer, died peacefully Thursday, December 29, 2011 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville following an amazingly courageous battle with brain cancer, after a successful battle won over ovarian cancer 6 years ago.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was the only daughter of Jean Ardelle Bergin and the late Glyde Harvey Snyder.

Gloria was co-owner/manager of The Office Centers in Greenville with her husband, Jerry Fender and business partner, Larry Fischer. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was a serious student of biblical scholarship; she enjoyed reading, knitting and her garden; her greatest fear was of "being bored". She loved her family and was known by her grandchildren as Mana. She was an outgoing and fun personality, who lived life fully to her last day. She constantly came home excited from an errand or appointment saying "I just met my newest best friend".

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Fender; her mother, Ardelle Pennington; her daughter, Anne Albers; her son-in-law, Craig Albers and their children Erin Albers, Grayson Albers and Lachlan Albers, all of Greenville. She is also survived by four step-children and eight step-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 3rd at 11am at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC with the Rev. Dave Sems officiating. The family will greet friends in the church atrium immediately following the service. A memorial service and interment will be held at Hunter's Chapel Baptist Church in Bamberg, SC, Wednesday January 4th at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mackeymortuary.com

The Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive.