Glenda Lee

Farner

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of Glenda Lee Farner, who died on November 5, 2026. Born June 15, 1970, she was the final and most unexpected daughter of Alvin and Virginia Farner of Commerce City, Colorado. From birth, Glenda wanted life to be an experience. She had an insatiable hunger for the next milestone, the next party, the next achievement- and she worked tirelessly to devise new ways for the next to be better than the last. This was easily accomplished as her superpower was loving people- seeing them and accepting them wholly. This love and the experience of knowing her is her legacy.

In high school, she drove her mother crazy being active in a slew of activities – volleyball, DECA, powerlifting, etc.- all while working at Little Pizza Haven because she was uncompromising in her need to be fashionable (read: Nikes, Lucky Brand jeans and big hair) while she participated.

She graduated with honors, then kept the surprises coming when a few years later she announced she was moving 20 hours south, to Texas. There, she met a cowboy while she was moonlight bartending who referred to her as “Girlfriend” before he knew her name. They fell in love and she took on the role of helping him raise his two children, then added three more to the fold, and eventually she married him.

Wesley Horton and Glenda built a life for Ace, Jennifer, Alyssa, Taylor and Wesley in Brighton, CO. Some families vacation – their family attended a weekly Friday night Rodeo at Murray’s arena, was very active in 4-H and FFA, played sports and sought out opportunities for community service. One of Glenda’s favorite mantras was “it’s a lot of work to have fun!”

She worked by a to-do list and not a clock because she refused to let anything fall through the cracks. She set-out to “Produce Champions” by starting the barnBRATS 4-H club where she served as the 4-H leader for 9 years, then added Hippology and Horse Bowl Coach to her line of titles- pouring into her own children and others. This did not keep her from the career she was building in Marketing, nor from claiming her seat on the bleachers at every football game Wesley ever played in, making sure she was the loudest – in case the coach needed a bit of help on the field!

Her calendar was full; but somehow, there was still time for donut towers and themed birthday parties, “Deep Clean Saturdays”, watching the Broncos on Sundays, crafting with her sister, personalized wrapping paper on Christmas, and marathon thrifting sprees.

Her life quieted when her kids grew up and moved away, but she spent countless miles on the road and minutes on the phone to maintain connections across states and years, pouring herself into the grandbabies, spousal additions, and anyone else who joined the family.

She left this earth unexpectedly and much too soon, but she will remain in untold hearts as a cherished and adored daughter, sister, mother, wife, Granny, friend, coach, leader, and confidant.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the American Legion Post 180 in Keenesburg, CO (595 E Railroad Ave, Keenesburg, CO, 80643) on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 2-6pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you please make a donation to any charity that pangs your heart or take a trip to the beach with those you love most.