Glidie Rainwater Mobley | 1936-2018

    Glidie Rainwater Mobley passed away Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Louisiana to Bessie Ried and William Monroe Rainwater. She was predeceased by her parents (William and Bessie), her husband or “bunk mate” as dad referred to her, Charles Richard Mobley Jr.; a son, David; a grandson, Brady; her sister, June; and her brother, Edward.
    She is survived by her children: Charles R. Mobley III, Harvey L. Mobley (Pam), Pamela Christensen (Lee), Robert A. Mobley (Deborah), and Sharon E. Siracusa (Pat); her grandchildren: Tina Fritas (Gary), Lance Wong-Mobley, Peter Davin (PD) Wong-Mobley (Krista), Nathan Christensen, Caitlin Christensen, Christopher Christensen, Blake Edward, Shaylene Mobley, Kristin Dion-Hosie (Jesse), and Lukas Siracusa; her great grandchildren: Kaden, Mason, Rachel, Davin, and Abbygale. She is also survived by her sister Mitchele Buffington (Guy), Allen Buffington, and Fay Bowe.
    She spent her life with her husband flying all over the world and she raised five kids while working as a seamstress as well as being guide, mentor, example, and support to her children. She referred to herself as “the chief cook and bottle washer”. Her passion was helping other people find their ancestry through genealogy as well as searching for her own. She achieved a high level of expertise as a genealogist, and was able to keep thousands of family trees in memory and at her fingertips. Another passion was being part of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and she loved being with those ladies! She loved reading and gardening. She was always helping somebody. She will be missed by all who knew her.
    Services are Friday 2:00 pm at Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park at 17111 1700 W., Bluffdale, Utah with a viewing from 12:00-1:30 pm at the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Chapel. Dress is casual – Jeans and nice shirts. We want to thank Premier Funeral Services for their care and support and the Veterans Cemetery. We also want to thank those at St. Mark’s hospital who took wonderful care of mom and the awesome team at St. Joseph Villa Rehab and Long-Term Care.