Missionary Ester Patricia Glenn, affectionately known as "Pat" was the youngest daughter of the late Deacon James Samuel and the late Mother Ethel Lee Joe Samuel, of Florence, SC. She was the granddaughter of the late Aaron and   Mariah Backus Joe and the late Donnie and Seresa Ervin Samuel. She was married to the "love of her life" and her "soul-mate", Bishop Phillip R. Glenn for 38 years.

Educational Accomplishments: A proud honor graduate of Wilson High School (Class of 1981); Cum Laude     Graduate of South Carolina State University (Undergraduate Class of 1985) and she also obtained a Master's Degree from the Graduate School of the University of South Carolina (Class of 1999). While attending South Carolina State University, Pat graciously won and adorned the title of second place runner-up of Miss Speech Pathology and won  second place runner-up of Miss Student Christian Association during the historical SCSC Homecoming Parade held in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Professional Career: Mrs. Ester Patricia S. Glenn was a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist issued by the State of South Carolina. She was a proud recipient of the Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. She was employed with Florence School District 2 (Pamplico, SC) for nine years and employed with Florence District 1 Schools for twenty-nine years. She served diligently and dutifully in this capacity for over thirty-five years. She is a recipient of both Bachelor of Science and Master Degrees. Her passion for working with her students was displayed daily in the classroom. She provided each and every one of them with her  expertise, care, and compassion. Her professionalism enabled her students to become more effective and efficient  communicators as well as successful students.

Spiritual Example: Pat always took infinite pleasure and extreme joy in attending bible study and worship services, especially with her mom when she was very young. She took heed and obeyed the word of God. She was baptized according to Acts 2:38. Being reared with devout spiritual principles and divine truths of the Word of God, Sister Glenn was endowed and filled with the Holy Ghost during a Bible Study taught by the Late Bishop Lloyd E. Swaringer at Gethsemane Apostolic Church, then located on Old Pocket Road. Sister Glenn's favorite worship song was "I've got a feeling EVERYTHING is going to be ALRIGHT." Sister Glenn was blessed to be a member of Greater Gethsemane Apostolic Church under the leadership of The Late Bishop L. E. Swaringer, St. Matthews United Church of Christ    under the leadership of The Late Bishop F.B. Saunders, and Glorious Apostolic Church, under the leadership of The Late Pastor Roceda Hines. She became First Lady of Tower of Prayer Apostolic Church and later became a part of  Endtime  Outpouring Ministry. She served faithfully in numerous auxiliaries and held the office of Sunday School Teacher, Missionary, Secretary, Bookkeeper, Women Department Exhorter, Choir Director and even Drum Player. Pat's anointed teaching and exhortation of God's Word inspired and impacted all who heard her. Pat's humility, love for Christ and love for God's people afforded her the opportunity to touch the lives of numerous individuals and win souls for Christ. Her wisdom and compassion for others was shared with anyone she encountered as stated in Proverbs 11:30, "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise."

Spiritual Example: Pat always took infinite pleasure and extreme joy in attending bible study and worship services, especially with her mom when she was very young. She took heed and obeyed the word of God. She was baptized  according to Acts 2:38. Being reared with devout spiritual principles and divine truths of the Word of God, Sister Glenn was endowed and filled with the Holy Ghost during a Bible Study taught by the Late Bishop Lloyd E. Swaringer at Gethsemane Apostolic Church, then located on Old Pocket Road. Sister Glenn's favorite worship song was "I've got a feeling EVERYTHING is going to be ALRIGHT." Sister Glenn was blessed to be a member of Greater Gethsemane Apostolic Church under the leadership of The Late Bishop L. E. Swaringer, St. Matthews United Church of Christ under the leadership of The Late Bishop F.B. Saunders, and Glorious Apostolic Church, under the leadership of The Late Pastor Roceda Hines. She became First Lady of Tower of Prayer Apostolic Church and later became a part of Endtime Outpouring Ministry. She served faithfully in numerous auxiliaries and held the office of Sunday School Teacher, Missionary, Secretary, Bookkeeper, Women Department Exhorter, Choir Director and even Drum Player. Pat's anointed teaching and exhortation of God's Word inspired and impacted all who heard her. Pat's humility, love for Christ and love for God's people afforded her the opportunity to touch the lives of numerous individuals and win souls for Christ. Her wisdom and compassion for others was shared with anyone she encountered as stated in Proverbs 11:30, "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise."

Cherished Memories: Pat's favorite holiday was Thanksgiving Day. She always enjoyed the beautiful gathering of Family and Friends, hosted by Ray and Shirley. For Pat, the fellowship of breaking bread and enjoying delectable dishes made by the family personified love, joy, and Christian unity. Her specialty and family favorite dishes she made for many years were "Pat's incredible Red Velvet Cake", "Pat's Famous Squash Casserole", and her "Best   Blueberry Pie." One of Phillip's former co-workers told their Manager, "You said you don't like cake, but if you try Mrs. Glenn's Red Velvet Cake, you'll change your mind about that cake."

Pat leaves to cherish her precious memories, her devoted soul-mate and loving husband, Bishop Phillip R. Glenn; three wonderful and loving sisters and brothers-in-law Shirley (Elder Raymond, Sr.) Foxe, Shelia (Rickey, Sr.) Evans and Evangelist Lorraine (Elder Jeremiah) Graves all of Charlotte, NC; nephews Raymond (Kandra) Foxe, Jr., of Charlotte NC, Rickey (Jamie) Evans II of Florence SC, Bryce Kelly of North Charleston, SC; nieces Qwana (Maurice II) Middleton, Sherica Evans, both of Charlotte, NC, and Shawnyetta (Francos) Commander of Florence, SC, Jordyn  Graham and Reagyn Graham both of St. George, SC; stepmother Mother Cora Henry Samuel of Covington, Ga;  mother-in-law Martha Farray of Paul Farray of Bronx, NY; three sisters-in-law Adriene Farray of Bronx, NY, Carol (Rev. Byron) Graham of St. George, SC, and Laverne M. Nelson of North Charleston, SC; step-siblings Cora Ann (Freddie, Sr.) David of Bennettsville, SC, Gwendolyn Smith of Orangeburg, SC, Pastor Ronnie (Blanch) Henry of   Walkersville, MD; several grand nieces; grand nephews; god-daughters Asia B. Sims of Florence, SC, Telisha Foxe of Winston Salem, NC, and Nevaeh Middleton of Charlotte, NC; Aunt Pat also helped reared nieces and nephews Ricky Evans II, Sherica Evans and Shawnyetta Commander.

Preceding Pat in death was her parents Deacon James Samuel and Mother Ethel Lee Samuel, niece Voleata Foxe, paternal grandmother Mrs. Seresa Samuel, step-brother Donnie Henry, Sr., father-in-law Russel Lemon and step-mother-in-law Elizabeth Lemon.