Obituary of Gladys M. Wright
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Princeville – Gladys M. Wright, 95, of Peoria, formerly of Princeville, died at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria.
Gladys was born November 20, 1914, in Laura, the daughter of George and Rosa Burgess Kneer. She married Russell Wright August 31, 1932. He died in July of 1951.
Surviving are three sons, Russell (Marty) of Fort Worth, TX, Eldon of Ipava, and Sherman of Springfield, OH; one daughter Rosann (Roland) Lahne of E. Peoria; thirteen grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two nephews, Bob (Nancy) Wieland of Laura, and John (Elizabeth) Wieland of Princeville; and two nieces, Delores Wieland of Morton, and Kay (Jack) Summers of Orlando, FL.
One sister, Margaret Wieland preceded her in death.
Gladys was a sixty year member of Princeville United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was also active in the Women’s Ministry with missions being close to her heart, as she was a selfless person who not only dearly loved her family, but reached out to others in the world.
She was well known throughout the community as the “Avon Lady” as she sold Avon for almost 30 years. She also worked as janitor at the Princeville State Bank for many years.
A special “Thank You” to the nurses and CNA’s on the Glasford and Hanna City wings of Bel-Wood Nursing Home for your tender care of Gladys while she was a resident there. Your loving care was greatly appreciated.
Funeral services for Gladys will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 4, 2010, at Princeville United Methodist Church. Rev. Rex Hendrix will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at Princeville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Princeville United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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