Luefenia Montgomery Glisson, daughter of the late Eugene and Lamb Budden Montgomery, was born November 14, 1925 in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the home at the very blessed age of 93.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Herbert Lee Glisson, Sr. From this union, they were blessed with seven beautiful children. Leufenia was a dedicated wife and devoted mother.
She accepted Christ in her life at a very young age and became a member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Luefenia later joined her husband, Herbert, at Beulah U.M.E Church, where she served faithfully in various capacities.

Luefenia was raised in Sumter, South Carolina where she attended the public schools of Sumter County. Her ambition and desire to finish her education lead her back to Ebenezer High School evening classes. There she received her diploma in 1970. For many years, Luefenia worked as the Cafeteria Manager at DeLaine Elementary and retired from District Two School System after 21 years of service.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory six daughters: Lue Richardson, Mary (Frank) Sanders both of Sumter, SC, Janet (Johnny) Williams of Columbia, SC, Ivory Mitchell of Sumter, SC, Estell (Emanuel) Moore of Fort Mill, SC, and Sarah (Lawrence) Smalls of Greensboro, NC; one daughter-in-law, Ruby Glisson of Hopkins, SC; a special nephew who lived in the home, LeRoy (Mary Ann) Glisson of Hopkins, SC; two sisters, Ivory Benson and Earline Jones; one brother, Eugene (Rebecca) Montgomery all of Sumter, SC; a special grandson, Frank "Derrick" Sanders of Columbia, SC; twenty grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two former sons-in-law, Johnny Richardson and Clarence Mitchell; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, Luefenia was preceded in death by her only son Herbert Lee Glisson, Jr.; sisters: Addrana Jones, Carol Montgomery, and Pearline Rhames; and one brother William "Tapa" Montgomery.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Glisson will be placed in the church on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 South Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150,

Interment will follow in Beulah- Haynesworth Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 170 North St. Paul Church Road Sumter, SC 29154.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.