Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Glenda Gee Tolbert, age 75 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2018. Mrs. Tolbert was born in Pendergrass, Georgia, the daughter of the late Glenn and Hilda White Gee, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where she directed the choir, served as pianist and or organist for forty-three years. Mrs. Tolbert was a Graduate of Brenau University where she received her Degree in Music. Mrs. Tolbert along with her husband owned and operated the Otasco Store in Jefferson for twenty-eight years and was also active in the family rental property management.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-seven years, Melvin “Monk” Tolbert of Pendergrass. Two sons, Mark Tolbert and his wife Jackie of Pendergrass and Scott Tolbert and his wife Joy of Commerce. Four grandchildren, Kristi Smallwood, Adam Tolbert, Abby Tolbert, and Ivy Tolbert. Four great grandchildren, Levi Smallwood, Braylin Tolbert, Breanna Tolbert and Colt Tolbert.
The Tolbert family will receive friends 1:30 – 3:30 Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 P.M. From the Pendergrass Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Helms, Minister Richard Dickson and Minister Justin Safely officiating with burial to follow in the Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, Georgia 30606 or to the First Baptist Church Music Department, P. O. Box 395, Jefferson, Georgia. 30549
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.
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