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NORTH MANCHESTER – Glenda Ray Elliott, 82, of Silver Lake, passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
She was born in Fort Wayne, on July 5, 1944, to the late Glen B. and Fae Shaffer Freed. Glenda graduated from Sidney High School in 1962. She later returned to school, graduating from Manchester College in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Food Therapy.
Glenda spent the majority of her professional life working in food service. She served as a dietary supervisor at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester and Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw.
A kind woman who was always willing to help others, Glenda was a member of the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren in Silver Lake and the Tri County Choir. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, doing puzzles, playing games and collecting bears. She had a fondness for animals, particularly dogs, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Michael E. (Tina) Ray, of Claypool; her daughter, Susan (John) Chandler, of Fort Wayne; her son-in-law, Mark Brooks, of Newman Grove, Neb.; and her sister-in-law, Darlene Freed, of Montpelier, Ohio. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jacob (Jessie) Ray, Delaney (Parker) Dorothy, Ian Chandler and Victoria (Luke) Bayless; as well as one great-grandchild, Lenora Ray.
In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, James Elliott; her daughter, Angela Brooks; and her brother, Rex Freed.
Family and friends may call Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be held at Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, 2507 E. Ind. 14, Silver Lake.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Glenda Elliott, memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children’s Foundation, P.O. Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
The family of Glenda Elliott has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
