Glenda Millard

Glenda Millard of Des Moines passed away August 22, 2022.

Glenda Fae Millard was born September 21, 1938, to Burr and Beatrice (Feuchtwanger) Hastings in Waverly, Iowa, the youngest of six children. Glenda graduated from Waverly High School in 1957 and is also a graduate of AIB in Des Moines. Glenda was born with Spina Bifida, undergoing experimental surgery at Mayo at the age of 12. She overcame many obstacles and was able to enjoy traveling in her adult life. She married Richard L. Millard March 18, 1972, in Waverly.

Glenda worked at several truck and car dealerships in Des Moines before becoming co-owner of Mid-States Ford Truck Sales in Des Moines. She later co-owned Mid-States Ford in Waukee. She belonged to the New Hope United Methodist Church as well as several other organizations. Glenda enjoyed traveling, counted cross-stitch, and her flower gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials for Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, or New Hope United Methodist Church are suggested.

She leaves two step-granddaughters, two step-great-grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Millard, her parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

Funeral services will be at New Hope United Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Ave, in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with services to begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

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