Glinda Rolette Edwards, was born September 1, 1957 to the parents of Johnnie and Jeweline Edwards of Waxahachie. She attended Oaklawn Elementary School, Turner High School, and graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1975. Glinda accepted Christ at an early age, and joined Joshua Chapel AME Church were she served as a member of the Youth Chior, Class Leader of Class# 10, Usher Board and Missionary Society. She was also a member of the NAACP #6240. Glinda was employed by the Waxahachie Independent School District until her health failed.