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Burford, Glenda L.

June 21, 1938 –
 March 11, 2016

Obituary

Glenda L. Burford passed away March 11, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James C. Burford. She is survived by her son Gary, of Dallas, TX,, and her brother Bob Mattox of Lone Star, TX., grand dogs, Sam and Zeke, and many extended family members. Graveside memorial service is Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX, starting promptly at 1:30. Glenda was a long- time supporter, and employee, of Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Child Life program at Children’s Medical Center Foundation, 2777 Stemmons Freeway, Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75207.  Gifts can also be made online at give.childrens.com. She is forever in our hearts. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Angie Rhodes
    20 Mar 2016
    12:11pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Glenda for many years at Children’s and she was more than a coworker, she was a friend. A true Southern lady, she could tell it like it was in the kindest way you could imagine. She had a great sense of humor and also a great sense of right and wrong. Gary, you were the light of her life and I always enjoyed her stories about you and your dad. I will always remember your mom.

    Mary Trevino
    21 Mar 2016
    7:43am

    I am so sorry to hear of ‘Aunt Glenda’s’ passing. She was always a sweet lady to me and had a knock-out smile, and a great personality to go with it. I know she will be greatly missed. Sending my love and prayers to you Gary, and the whole family. Mary

    Denise and Garla Bryant
    21 Mar 2016
    12:53pm

    Gary,
    We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. May you find peace and joy with each coming day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    With deepest sympathy,

    Garla and Denise Bryant

    Jeanette Naumann
    21 Mar 2016
    2:02pm

    Gary you do not know me but I was a neighbor to your parents when they lived on East Avenue in Austin. You were a baby when we moved to Arlngton. Unfortunately we lost contact with one another after several years. I pray for peace and comfort for you and the family upon Glenda’s passing. God bless you.

    Holly Laughlin
    2 Apr 2016
    1:22am

    Gary, I was so sad to see that your sweet mother had passed away. This must be so hard for you to lose them both in a fairly close time. Bob’s daughter, Michele is in the hospital after having her pancreas removed or I would have sent this sooner. I would have loved to have attended the service but this same situation prevented me from coming. I was very fond of Glenda and can only imagine how much you will miss her.

    Much love,
    Holly

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"I was amazed how professional the team at Aria Funeral Preston Dallas Texas are. They guided me through the process and my options of their services that they offered for my mother. They are compassionate, caring, calm, good listener, efficient and did an excellent job! Thank you!"
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"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
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"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"
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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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