Born in Greenville, SC on April 12, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John Williams and Gladys Campbell Lipscomb.
Gladys was a 1942 graduate of Greenville High School and attended Furman University. She was a member of Christ Church Episcopal. She was also a member of Junior League of Greenville, The Assembly, Current Book Club and various bridge clubs. Gladys served on the founding Board of Gateway House.
She is survived by her children and their spouses: Mary Jane Simpson (Jay), James Drayton Calmes III, John Lipscomb Calmes (Barbara) and Gladys Lea Marchant, all of Greenville, SC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Christian Simpson Sims (David), Alden Simpson (Vanessa), Amy Vanderwerff, Drayton Calmes (Whitney), Mary Ellen Calmes Green (Hank), Rebecca Calmes Brendle (Brad) and John Calmes (Aine) and by eight great grandchildren: Dylan Sims, Ellison Sims, Caroline Green, Henry Green, Ellen Green, Nade Brendle, Colleen Calmes and Jack Calmes. Also surviving are a stepson, George Dyke III (Laurie) and three step-granddaughters: Jessica McCabe, Stephanie Dyke and Ashley Rhteros. Other survivors include numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Gladys was predeceased by her brothers John Williams Lipscomb, Jr. and James Campbell Lipscomb and by her sisters Margaret Lipscomb Ulmer and Elizabeth Lipscomb Richardson.
The service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal. The burial will be in Springwood Cemetery, 410 N. Main Street, immediately after the service. Visitation will follow at the home of James Calmes, 500 McDaniel Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church Episcopal, 10 N. Church St., Greenville SC 29601 or Gateway House, PO Box 4241, Greenville, SC 29608 or the charity of one’s choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeycenturydrive.com for the Dyke family.
