Gladys Mae Neigel, 84, of Lake Mary, FL, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2025. She was born near Bridgeton, NJ, on May 21, 1941, the only surviving child of Norman and Bertie Feltman. After meeting her husband, Fred, at Columbia Union College, she graduated from Ball State University. Gladys and Fred were blessed with 64 years of marriage.
She started her career working for the state department in Washington, DC, but then worked exclusively for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She taught Business classes, typing, and word processing at several Academies, managed the Atlantic Union College Credit Union, and became a writer and contributing editor for Focus and Southern Tidings Magazines. For many years, Gladys accompanied Fred on his travels around the state with the Florida ABC Book Mobile.
Gladys enjoyed cruises, beach camping, and cooking elaborate meals for her friends. She was a prolific pen pal and later kept in touch with friends around the country online.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents and older brother. She is survived by her husband, Fred, her children Michele (Frank) Dauns and Christina (James) Myers, and her two grandchildren, Rachel Dauns and John Dauns.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to ADRA International or Spring Meadows SDA Church in Gladys' name.
