Glenda English Laird, born October 20, 1937, in Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Dora Burford Lollar and Austin Glen English.

Glenda graduated from Mansfield High School before moving to Shreveport, where she met and married the love of her life, Joseph Oscar Laird. Together, they shared 60 years of marriage. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she and her husband were active in the Maida Mickle class and served in numerous volunteer roles.

Glenda served as president of the Fleur-de-Lis Garden Club and was a member of the Shreveport Geological Auxiliary Club. She also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader for her three daughters and worked as a florist and legal secretary.

She had a gift for creating a warm and beautiful home. Her love for art, flowers and home design inspired her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph O. Laird; and her son, Joseph O. Laird Jr.

Glenda is survived by her daughters, Karen Laird Porter, Patricia Laird McClelland (George) and Sarah Laird Calhoun; her grandchildren, Heather Price (Marc), John Porter (Mary Claire), Caroline Porter, Melissa Porter, Ashley Gallifant (Caleb), Sara David (Blake), Joseph McClelland, Benjamin McClelland and Cole Calhoun; and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family extends gratitude to her caregivers—Buheia Williams, Sillia Hudson, Gloria Cayton and Linda Wells—and the staff at Lifepath Hospice Care.

A private graveside service for immediate family will be held April 21 at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport. Charities important to her included Shriners Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and First United Methodist Church Eternal Flame.

Glenda will be remembered as a devoted wife and now rests beside her husband.