Glendean Jackson Davis was born on March 4, 1943, to the late Glen Jackson of Little Rock, AR, and Elizabeth Adams Jackson of Saratoga, AR.  Her parents were very proud of Glendean and all that she had accomplished.  She attended Douglas Elementary School and graduated from Langston High School, class of 1960.  She attended Hampton (Institute) University located in Hampton, VA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree.  She went on to obtain a Master of Science degree from Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA.

She was the last and lifelong member of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Hot Springs, AR. with her family as well for over 100 years. While residing in Harrisburg, PA, she became a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Walter W. Piper, JR. She served as a trustee missionary and was the church treasurer from 1982 until she moved back to her hometown of Hot Springs, AR.

Glendean served as an Urban 4-H Agent in Syracuse and Buffalo, NY, organizing 4-H groups in housing projects.  She began teaching in 1968 at Armstrong and Thomas Jefferson High Schools in Richmond, VA.  She ended her teaching career in 1974 and moved to Harrisburg, VA, where she became Assistant Home Economics Supervisor.  Additionally, she served in the Office for Civil Rights in connection with vocational education.  She retired in 2002, ending her career as Division Manager in the Bureau of Career & Technical Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Glendean Jackson Davis joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in the early 1970s and was initiated by the Epsilon Omega Chapter in Richmond, VA.  While affiliated with this chapter, she worked diligently as a member of the Debutante Committee and Membership Committee.  Upon moving to Harrisburg, she immediately joined the Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  As a member of that chapter, she worked tirelessly for all fundraising events, membership intake, and chapter operations. She was recognized as a "Silver Star Soror" for 25 years of affiliation and service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on February 15, 1997.  Glendean became a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in 1999.

Glendean passed on May 25, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Elizabeth Jackson of Hot Springs, AR.  She leaves to mourn her passing, first cousins (sisters in God's eyes): Janice Yarbrough of Chicago, IL, Gerri Newsome of Chicago, IL, and Brenda Summerville of Atlanta, GA; also, cousins she thought of as nieces and nephews: Craig Yarbrough of Chicago, IL, Kevin Summerville of Atlanta, GA, and Michelle Redman of Texas, along with their children: KJ Summerville, Leighton Yarbrough, David Redman, Xavier Redman, Bryson Summerville, and Vale Summerville.  Glendean also leaves behind her dear cousins of the Adams and Aderson families.

The Funeral Service will be Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 12:00 Noon. The Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church 497 Crescent Ave. Hot Springs, AR. Burial will follow at Crestview 3077 E. Grand Ave Hot Springs, AR 71901.

The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com .

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.