Gladys was born June 13, 1943 in Belzoni, MS, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Edith (Beckwith) Thomas.
Gladys was united in marriage to William Paul Baker on May 20, 1965. They shared just over 50 years together and were the proud parents of three children. Gladys and Paul were of the Baptist Faith.
For over 30 years Gladys worked with her husband in cooperation with the Veterans Association to provide a residence and care for veterans in their home.
In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul, two brothers and one sister.
Surviving to mourn her passing are her children: William Paul Baker, Jr. (Billy) and wife Nikki, of Vilonia, AR; Paula Evans and her husband Bruce, of Vilonia, AR, and Paulette Metheny and husband Ray of Bixby, OK. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: William Paul Baker III and wife Tina; Ayden Baker; Clay Patterson and wife Alexis; Erica Ball and husband Seth; Desiree Metheny; Derrick Metheny, and Dustin Metheny and wife Katie; eight great-grandchildren: Subastyn Harlen; Landon Baker; Colton Baker; Elijah (Eli) Ball; Emberly (Emmy) Ball; Lillian Metheny; Oakley Metheny, and Elliot Metheny; and two sisters – Edna Haltom and husband Steve; and Sue Sudduth and husband Jack.
Funeral services for Gladys will begin at 12:00pm on August 14, 2023 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills with Bruce Evans officiating. Committal will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Paul.
