Gladys Piper Owens
December 21, 1948 - February 4, 2018

Gladys Piper Owens, age 69 of Monticello, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born December 21, 1948 in Monticello, AR to the late Theodore Piper and Velma Rial Piper.

She worked at Burlington Industries for many years before becoming disabled and was of the Baptist faith. Gladys enjoyed working puzzle books, watching TV and visiting with friends and family on the telephone. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two baby girls and four brothers.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Kenneth V. Owens of Monticello; two sons, Clark Piper of Brison, NC and Dewayne Owens and wife Misty of Monticello; two brothers, Fred Piper of Aurora, IL and David Piper of Emmet; two sisters, Linda Moore and Earla Webb both of Monticello; and five grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Rash Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

Obituary Provided By:
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
www.stephensondearman.com