Glenda P. Todd

August 1, 1947 - August 9, 2021

Glenda P. Todd, age 74, passed away on August 9, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida where she has called home for 50+ years. She was born in Athens, Georgia on August 1, 1947 to parents Alvin Rudell and Mary Elliott Patton. She was a loving and much loved wife, mother, and sister. She graduated from Leon High School, class of 1965. In 1967, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard S. Todd. Glenda attended Florida State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Business - Finance. Glenda served the State of Florida for over 20 years, most notably as Director of Finance for the School Choice Program within the Department of Education. She was a longtime member of the Tallahassee Garden Club (Secretary) and Jonquil Circle (Chair). She enjoyed playing social bridge with her family and many friends for almost 40 years. She also enjoyed playing duplicate bridge with her special friend Joyce Stillwell. Survivors include her loving husband of over 50 years, Richard Todd; beloved son Robert Todd; brother Rudy Patton and wife Irene; brother-in-law Wayne Todd, Jr and wife Ann; brother-in-law Philip Todd and wife Carol; aunt Doris Maige; as well as many loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members who will remember her fondly and miss her deeply. She was preceded by her parents and Richard’s parents Wayne Todd, Sr. and Irene Todd. A celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at the Tallahassee Garden Club on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm. She will be privately interred at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tallahassee Garden Club, Big Bend Hospice, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)