Glenda Fay Erlewine, 78, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born on Aug. 19, 1947, in Tarkio, Mo., to Glen and Belva (Cook) Carlson. The family moved to Woodbine in 1957. Glenda married Edward Barnum and was blessed with four sons, Kevin, Keith, Kenny, and Kert. She dedicated herself to raising her four boys with strength, patience, and love. She later married her soulmate, John Patrick Erlewine, on June 27, 1992, and joyfully welcomed Pat’s two daughters, Jill and Lisa, into her heart.
Glenda was very artistic, and her creativity was always an expression of her love. She poured herself into calligraphy, painting, cake decorating, scrapbooking, and handmade gifts- never to be tucked away, but to be used and enjoyed by others. Glenda’s life motto was to never know a stranger, and her warm smile, kind heart, and genuine interest in others allowed her to make friends wherever she went. She cherished time with her children and grandchildren, offering wisdom when it was needed and laughter when it was not. Her playfulness, quick humor, and lightheartedness made her a joy to be around. Above all, Glenda loved Jesus and lived her life guided by faith. She was proud to have attended ministry school in Texas and was a devoted member of the Faith Family Church in Harlan.
Her kind and welcoming spirit will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Glenda was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Carlson; and infant twin, Linda Kay. She is survived by husband Pat; children, Kevin (Kristin) Barnum of Omaha, Neb., Keith (Kelly) Barnum of Woodbine, Kenny (Emily) Barnum of Woodbine, Kert (Amanda) Barnum of Woodbine, Jill Nelson of Minden, and Lisa Erlewine (Nick Stutterheim) of Prairie View, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Ann “Sis” (Kermit) Daigh of Fayetteville, Ark.; and many other relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service was held for Glenda on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Pastor Jeff Erlemeier officiated the service. The recorded musical selections included “Amazing Grace” by Wintley Phipps, “The Lord’s Prayer” by Wintley Phipps, and “Alleluia” by Elevation Worship. Honorary Pallbearers were Alexis Barnum, Alyssa Barnum, Alaina Jackson, Ella Barnum, Megan Bates, Katie Bjorgaard, and Kaitlyn Holben. The Pallbearers included Lance Barnum, Leighton Barnum, Blake Barnum, Travor Barnum, Kolby Barnum, Hudson Barnum, Myles Barnum, and Jake Nelson. Glenda’s final resting place is at the Woodbine Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Fouts Funeral Home. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
