Glenda Naomi Orahood, 90, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on January 11, 1935, in Thayer, Missouri, to Livingston Hoy Langley and Esther Rolen Langley.
On October 3, 1954, Glenda married the love of her life, Paul Albert Orahood, in Thayer. They shared 39 years of marriage until his passing in December of 1993.
Glenda was talented and creative. She loved to paint in watercolor and acrylics, and devoted many hours to sewing and quilting. She loved flowers and gardening, a joy she brought to her community through the flower shop she owned and operated for 25 years. Her son and his wife continued her legacy by running the shop for another 25 years. Glenda was also an avid supporter of Thayer Athletics and as well as her Kansas City Chiefs. She rarely missed listening to the Thayer Bobcats on KCountry95. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Thayer and supported the church through her faithful services and voice. Her greatest pleasure, however, was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were her world.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Livingston Hoy Langley and Esther Rolen Langley, and her beloved husband, Paul Albert Orahood.
Glenda is survived by her children, Herb Orahood and wife Melodi, and Susan Raynor and husband John “Eric”; grandchildren, Cicily Eubank and husband Jay, Brad Orahood and wife Emily, Gaston Orahood and Dr. Kayette Glass, Emily Davis and husband Zachary, and Jack Raynor and wife Blythe; great-grandchildren, Ashton, Sophia, Lydia, Ella, Jack, Emersyn, and Lilly; her brother, Doyle Langley; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
“Though she is gone, the love she gave us remains a beautiful reminder of her presence in our lives. “
Memorials can be made to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, 11300 St. Charles Rock Rd., Bridgeton, MO 63044
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Services will be officiated by Pastor Brandon Martin. Pallbearers will be Gaston Orahood, Ashton Jenkins, John “Eric” Raynor, Zachary Davis, Greg Langley and Zyman Langley. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Raynor and Jay Eubank. Singers will be Adam Rouse and Gracyn Rouse.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until time of Funeral at 2:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri. Burial will be on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
November 25, 2025 @ 3:20 pm
Susan and Herb, I am so sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing. I have many special memories of her and your Dad. Glenda was always so caring and willing to help in anyway she could. I can still see her in her element (the flower shop) doing the work that made her happy. She would brighten your day with a kind word and a big smile, she was a special, special lady.
Thoughts and prayers with the Orahood, Langley and extended families.
Page Belongy
November 26, 2025 @ 7:43 am
I will count it a blessing to have had Glenda as a friend and water arobics exercise member. Gods blessings on her family and friends!
November 26, 2025 @ 8:13 pm
Glenda had the biggest smile around. James & I always enjoyed getting to talk with her when we came up. James was into genealogy & was so proud to see Glenda’s portraits of the family. Sympathy for all of you I know she will be missed. Reva Langley
November 29, 2025 @ 6:11 pm
Working for Glenda was one of the joys of my life. Her talent was exceeded only by her humor and her love for her family and her church. It was a privilege to be her friend.