Robert Ely Glidewell Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Robert Ely Glidewell Sr. in Ripley, Mississippi, born in Rienzi, Mississippi, departing on October 3, 2025 at the age of 84. Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Robert Ely Glidewell Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Newton Ely Glidewell and Laura Mabel Nash Glidewell; and his siblings, Mitchell Glidewell, Herman Glidewell of Richard Glidewell, J. L, Harold Tucker, Velma Hancock, Helen Owen and Opal Burcham.
He is survived by: his wife Ann Glidewell; his sons, Robert Ely Glidewell, Jr. (Lori) and Terry Wayne "Skip" Glidewell (Jessica); and his grandchildren, Eleanor Glidewell, Haley Gore (Drew Dance), Holley Brazil (Mike) and Phillip Degraffenreid (Amy). He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Magnolia Funeral Home - East (2024 US-72, Corinth, MS 38834). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
