Glenda "Midge" Dianne Stewart Hale, 79, was born on November 12, 1945, in Alma, Georgia, and died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 7, 2025, in Brunswick, Georgia. She was the daughter of Troy S. Stewart and Delores Sapp Stewart Hail.
She married James Ron Hale on March 18, 1963, in Brunswick. She had three daughters: Dina (Charles) Cutforth of Brunswick, Ga., Debra Hale of Brunswick, Ga., and Donna (Glenn) Brogdon of Waynesville, Ga., as well as seven grandchildren, Ren (Megan) Hale of Tallahassee, Fl., Austin Lipthratt and Emily of Bunnell, Fl., Jay Jones and Madison of Waynesville, Ga., Chase Cutforth of Atlanta, Ga., Camron Cutforth of Atlanta, Ga., Abby Pruitt and Kyle of Waynesville, Ga., Harlan Pruitt and Ally of Waynesville, Ga. and Ashlee (Zach) Herndon of Waycross, Ga. She has one great grandchild Aedyn Deese of Waycross, Ga.
Glenda's early life was spent in Alma before moving to Brunswick, where she attended Glynn Academy High School. It was at Glynn Academy where she met the man that would change the trajectory of her life forever. She met Ronnie Hale, and he proved to be the love of her life. She left school before graduating to marry Ronnie before he left for the military. She later received her GED and then attended Brunswick Junior College for secretarial courses. She began a long and fulfilling career as the Principal's Secretary at Burroughs-Molette Elementary School.
She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Lawanda Stewart, and her brother Troy Stewart. Survivors include her husband, Ron; her daughters and grandchildren; her sister Nancy Strickland of Brunswick, Ga.; and her brother William "Billy" Hail of Newnan, Ga. She is also survived by two special cousins, Elaine Brinson and Evelyn Barrentine, both of Brunswick. Further survived by several nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Glenda was an active member of Christian Renewal Church. She was a member of Glynn Republican Women's Group and Golden Isles Retired Educators serving on various committees and offices.
Glenda had a love of travel. She enjoyed the many trips with the Mickey Wendel travel group and looked forward to the adventures.
Services will be held Friday, October 10, 2025, at Christian Renewal Church beginning at 10:00 am for visitation followed by the service at 11:00 am. There will be a graveside service following at Palmetto Cemetery on Ross Road. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Skylark of Brunswick.
We would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Dr. Moran, Dr. Clay and their staffs for their support and cari ng.