With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Glenda Ann Porchea, 66, of Nesmith, SC, who passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Life Reflections

Glenda Ann Porchea, was born November 1, 1959, to the late Annie Mae and Oliver Porchea, Jr. in Nesmith, South Carolina. On Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, Glenda transitioned to her eternal resting place.

Glenda attended Battery Park School where she graduated with the Class of 1978. After high school, she furthered her education by attending Florence Darlington Technical College, studying Home Health Care. Glenda had a passion for taking care of others that needed personal care inside or outside of the home.

Glenda joined Friendship United Methodist Church in Nesmith, South Carolina at a young age. Later in her adult years, she joined Lighthouse of Jesus Christ Church of Georgetown, South Carolina.

Glenda loved the color royal blue, and her favorite football team was the "Dallas Cowboys". She enjoyed playing basketball, of course when she was much younger.

Glenda was preceded in death by: her parents, Annie Mae and Oliver Porchea; one brother, Anthony Dale Porchea; her grandparents, Oliver Porchea, Sr, Elease Porchea, Joe Nesmith, Ola McKnight and Eddie McKnight.

Glenda is survived by: her loving son, Joshua McCray of the home; four grandchildren; four brothers, Elder Rickey (Minister Chanel) Porchea of Florence, SC, Joe (Eva) Porchea of Nesmith, SC, Oliver (Cherry) Porchea of Kingstree, SC and Mikle Porchea of Nesmith, SC; one sister, Jannie (Dewayne) Waterman of Georgetown, SC; two special uncles, Joshua Nesmith "Bubbee" of Virginia and Mark Nesmith of New Jersey; one aunt, Pearl Brillue of New Jersey; along with a host of nieces, nephews, special cousins, and special friends from New York, Florida, Philadelphia and Charleston.

The family is receiving friends and family at 2073 Helston Rd, Nesmith, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.