Funeral services for Gladys J. Walters, 83, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Walters died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 30, 1933, in Corning, Kan., the daughter of Roy and Lizzie Mae Sherrer Cox. She graduated from Centralia High School. Gladys was a homemaker, and was a representative for Avon for 50 years. She enjoyed visiting with her friends over coffee at McDonald’s, listening to country music, KU basketball, and spending time with her grandkids. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Gladys married Robert E. Walters on July 4, 1951, in Sabetha. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by six siblings. Survivors include a son, Randy Walters and wife Ann, Colo. Springs; two daughters, Debbie Guenther and husband David, Baldwin City, and Sheryl Saathoff and husband Larry, Lawrence; a brother, Tom Cox and wife Beverly, Wichita; eight grandchildren, John Walters, Kurt Walters, Lori Herrera, Tracie Newell, Kyle Guenther, Becky Saathoff, Renae Walters, and Rachelle Brost; and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 2-4 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Douglas County Special Olympics, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Gladys. She always had a smile on her face when I’d see her out and about. She enjoyed telling me about what was going on with her family. It was an honor to know her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have known Gladys since grade school, and she was always the best kept Mom! I know you have lots of good memories.
Debbie & family, I wanted to express my condolences and to share that my Dad(Ray Chadwick) would like to do so as well. He was a member of your parent’s wedding party and always enjoyed seeing them when they would return to Centralia for the alumni banquet and other visits. Thinking of all of you.
So sorry to read of Gladys’s death. Her family lived in the house where I live when she was growing up in Centralia. She was always one of those people you enjoyed seeing when she came to town to visit family, alumni banquets, etc. May she rest in peace, and sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
Prayers and sympathy to all. May your memories keep a smile and warm spot in your heart. I always recall all the family reunions and the laughter.
All my love to the families. Will miss her wit, smile and laugh. Hugs to you all.