Gladys Jeffreys Avery

AVERY, GLADYS JEFFREYS, age 85 of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William James Avery; parents, Dan and Betty Jeffreys; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children, Becky Franks (Mike), Mike Avery (Lynne), Denise Avery and Jeanette Brasher (Carey); grandchildren, Michelle Bingham (Travis), Shannon Johnson (Wes), Michael Avery (Mary Ann), Cynthia Monroe (Chris), Christina Schiefer (Derek) and Lindsey Buzbee (Brent); great-grandchildren, Laila Johnson, Clayton Allen, Layton Johnson, Evelyn Schiefer, Cohen Schiefer, Landon Avery and Lexie Avery; and several nieces, nephews and others that considered her a second mother. Gladys was a longtime member of Eastwood Baptist Church and Vann Valley Assembly of God. She was retired from Hancock Fabric. Gladys enjoyed visiting the Senior Center in Clay. She was a loving mother, grandmother and Gege. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 5-7 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel. A private graveside will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.