Glenda Kay Gaskill was born on July 1, 1956 to Bill and Sis Upton and she passed away October 21, 2011; she was 55 years old. Glenda leaves behind 3 children; son, Richard and wife Stacy Gaskill of Moreno Valley; daughter, Charlotte Garcia of Arvin; and daughter, Samantha and husband Mario Vasquez of Arvin. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lisa Marie Gaskill; and son-in-law, Balta Garcia. Glenda has 11 grandchildren Amanda, Richard, Megan, Michael, Alexis, Destiny, Daniel, Asher, Mason, Ivan and Aden; 1 great grandson, Jo Jo; 3 sisters, Gwen Morris, Charlene Wilson, both of Missouri and Darlene Upton of Arvin; and many nieces and nephews that will miss her dearly. Glenda loved to spend time with family and friends getting together to play cards. Her passion was watching the food network and trying all the recipes to share with us. She also loved to play bingo and enjoyed spending every waking moment with her grandchildren - they were her life. Glenda never complained about anything, she was a true trooper. Glenda's doctors at UCLA referred to her as "One Tough Cookie". Glenda's best friend and texting buddy was Jackie Wood - oh how they loved to talk on the phone. She will be dearly missed by all those who had the honor to know her. Glenda's funeral service will be Friday October 28, 2011 at 1pm at Arvin Funeral Home followed by interment at South Kern Cemetery, Arvin. Viewing is on Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27 at Arvin Funeral Home from 2pm-8pm. We would like to thank all who helped with donations in our time of need. A very special thank you to Kandy Rayburn Brogdin for going above and beyond during this time, we love you. In lieu of flowers please make donation to the Arvin Funeral Home in Glenda's name.