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.
Condolences(10)
Mike Hudson
Durant, OK Sunday, February 11, 2018 So sorry to hear of the family's loss. What a great person and a great heart!!T Lane Keeling
Hermitage, AR Thursday, February 8, 2018 So sorry to hear of Gladys passing. She was a wonderful lady and an inspiration to all who knew her. I remember playing in one of her wigs at Aunt Velma's. May God wrap his loving and comforting arms around family and friends. This dear lady will be greatly missed.Joe and Mickye Chambers
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 8, 2018 So sad to hear of the passing of this sweet lady. Circumstances have prevented us from attending the visitation or funeral, but we send our condolences to our family. God bless you and many prayers for your comfort in the days ahead.Danny and Deana Simpson
Wilmar, AR Thursday, February 8, 2018 Dewayne and Family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susie Jones Chadwick
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 7, 2018 To the Family, I am so sorry to hear about Gladys. We went to school together. She used to tease me about being older than her, one day older. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you at this sad time.Judy Hatley Smith
Jacksonville, AR Tuesday, February 6, 2018 I was sad to read that my sweet high school friend has passed away. Praying for God's peace to rest on the loved ones.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 6, 2018 To Gladys family: You have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time. Gladys and I became friends at Drew Central in the first grade. She came home with me on the school bus several times and spent the night with us at Green Hill before I moved to another school in 5rh gr. She was very sweet natured and I am grateful to have known her. In later years, I was amazed that she chose to keep working at Burlington when she could have been on disability. She was a strong person. May you find comfort in the fact that she is at peace!Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, February 6, 2018 What a beautiful lady Gladys! God has taken home a precious angel and I know she is with him now and at peace. Cherish the memories.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God gives you comfort and peace.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Edith Piper-Carter
Monticello, AR Monday, February 5, 2018 So very sorry to learn of Gladys's passing--she was one of my sister-in-laws. a very pleasant person to be around even with all the things she had wrong she fought a good battle so now may she R.I. P. & not hurting any more--Gladys you will be missed by many.Mark@mary Withers
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, February 5, 2018 We are sorry for your loss, we are praying for the family!