Glenda Mae Shores

Glenda Mae Shores, 88, of Towanda, PA, met her Savior face to face with gratitude as her earthly life came to an end on October 5, 2024. She finished the Christian race peacefully with family by her side at her home of the last two years, Sayre Health Center, after experiencing a decline in her health and battling lupus for the last 30 years. Born January 1, 1936, in Albany Township, Glenda was the oldest of three daughters of Robert L. and Debbie Knolles Capwell. She started school at the Rabbit Run one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Wyalusing High School in 1953 as well as Jean Sumners Business School in 1954 where she was class president. On July 17, 1954, Glenda married the love of her life, Norman R. Shores, and enjoyed 60 years of marriage together until his passing in 2015. Together, they modeled what a godly couple can accomplish as a team on this earth. Glenda helped Norm with his new franchises for agriculture equipment, as well as his position as Sheshequin Township tax collector. In 1980, she established Shores Short Stop and served the Wysox community many homemade meals and ice cream for 14 years. Glenda loved the business world and passed her passion down to all five of her sons who have owned their own businesses and her many entrepreneurial grandchildren. Glenda took great joy in her large family, and despite the large number, she could make each member feel special. She did this by mixing handwritten cards, homemade meals, endless energy, and any excuse to fellowship all together, and then sprinkled in words of wisdom and loving advice. Her passion for life was unmatched. Glenda enjoyed every aspect of life; family, work, and hobbies. She loved to garden and was known for her green thumb and beautiful flowers. She also loved to travel and went on many trips with Norm after they both retired. She took a trip to London with her sister, Betsy, as a celebration of Glenda turning 80. She was a faithful member of the Independent Baptist Church and active in the Ladies Mission Fellowship there. For 18 years, Glenda was also a member of the local aquatics group. She enjoyed researching the genealogy of her Alden family back to the Mayflower and became a member of the Society of Mayflower descendants. Glenda was a cheerleader for many sports including the New York Yankees and Duke basketball, but mainly for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s area sports teams. Glenda Mae Shores was intentional and genuine: two words to summarize a life well lived. She loved people well. She was known to the community simply as “Grammie,” not only to her grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren whose names and birthdates she had memorized, but also to anyone else she met. She lived intentionally for Jesus while being genuine to those she came in contact with here on earth. She lived a life of gratitude, often thanking her wonderful caretakers at Sayre Health Center, the hospice staff, and Dr. Tim Hoffman. She also died with gratitude as she whispered her last words, “Thank You Jesus, thank You Jesus.” Glenda is now with her Savior and her love, Norman R. Shores. She is also predeceased by grandson Titus Shores and brother-in-law Dr. Kenneth Swan. Glenda is survived by her five sons and their wives: Kurtis Shores (Marilyn) of Iowa; Glenn Shores (Patti), Mark Shores (Becky), and Scott Shores (Laura) of Towanda, PA; and Timm Shores (Linda) of Florida. She leaves behind 27 grandchildren, along with their spouses, and 40 great-grandchildren, all of whom she delighted in. She is also survived by her two sisters, Betsy Swan of South Orange, NJ, and Sue Watson (Richard) of Potsdam, NY who were not only her sisters, but dear friends. Glenda is also survived by her half siblings in Georgia: Robbie, Andy, Harry, Pam, and Joy, as well as by many special nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Just as there was always an open door at her home and a seat at her table, the family welcomes you to join in our celebration of Glenda’s life officiated by Pastor Eddie Newton at the Independent Baptist Church on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the memorial service. Interment will be private at the Hornbook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in Glenda M. Shores memory may be directed to the Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St., Towanda, PA 18848, the North Rome Wesleyan Church, 3374 North Rome Road, Rome, PA 18837 or to Guthrie Hospice at 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848, for the gift of comfort they cheerfully give to so many like Glenda at the end of their journeys. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

Glenda Mae Shores

January 1, 1936 - October 5, 2024

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January 1, 1936 - October 5, 2024

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