On Saturday, March 27th 2021, Barbara Jane (Windham) Gladden (75) unexpectedly departed this world and is now Home with The Lord. Barbara Jane was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, Nanny and friend.
Barbara was born, March 31,1945, to Monterey and Patricia (Ashley) Windham at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Barbara was married to George “Hillbilly” Gladden on April 17, 1964 in Odessa TX. They raised one daughter and 4 sons whom they affectionately nick named, “BooBoo”, “Bubba”, “Jamie”, “Hammerhead” and “Tiger”. Barbara was a kind and companionate spirit and these qualities were most evident to her family and close friends. While working at the Pancake House in Abilene, countless others experienced an “extra side” of compassion and kindness while being served coffee and meals. Barbara enjoyed listening to the music of Elvis and “Whispering Bill” Anderson and is well known to have loved all things John Wayne!
Barbara is preceded in death by husband, George, father, Monterey, mother, Patricia and brother Monterey “Sonny” Windham Jr. She is survived by her 5 children, Patricia Annette Gladden, Richard Allen Gladden, James Monroe Gladden, Oscar Ashley Gladden and George Arlando Gladden, sisters Patsy Jean Tussey of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Diana Jannette Hillen of Wichita Falls along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 2-4 pm at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home,5701 Hwy 277 S in Abilene. Her Funeral Service will be at 2 pm Monday, April 5, 2021 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith.
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