Glenda Burns Davenport, 74, of Matagorda passed away January 27, 2014. She was born March 4, 1939 in Cuero, TX to the late Leo and Jane Ballard Burns. She was preceded in death by her husband J. B. Davenport and grandchildren Rachel Renee Ford and Robert James Ashby.

Survivors include daughters Connie Carter & Mike, Betty Cloud & Benny and Rhonda Hale & Gary; son Doug Seifert & Daryl Ewing; grandchildren Chase Carter, Jana Townzen & Nick, Jessica Fry & Robert; great grandchildren Victoria Black, Jake Townzen, and Babygirl Fry on the way and brother Butch Burns and his children.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her life was consumed with being a part of each of their lives and making wonderful memories. Her other passion was a Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center. She gave 25 years of dedication to this organization starting as a volunteer and retiring as their Director.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5PM until 7PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. Pauline Harvey-Storey officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Carter, Benny Cloud, Chase Carter, Nick Townzen, Robert Fry and Joel Ashby. Please make memorials in her name to Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center.