Gladys J. Lincoln

She was a woman of deep faith who walked closely with God throughout her life. One story she shared was when she was just four years old, she tried to write the word "dog," but instead, she accidentally wrote "God." From that moment on, she believed that God would be her constant companion—and she was right. He never failed her or forsook her. He was present in every chapter of her life.

Two dreams guided her from a young age: she wanted to become a nurse, and she wanted to marry a military man. She accomplished both. She married an Army Sergeant and was devoted to him for 40 years, until his passing due to complications from Agent Orange—truly, a man who gave his life for his country.

She spent over 30 years as a nurse and a nursing lecturer. She poured her heart into her work, offering compassionate care to every patient and family she encountered. Graduating as a nurse and passing her nursing boards—especially while raising a family on her own while her husband was away with the Army on deployment—were among her proudest achievements.

She went on to raise four children, and later played a vital role in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She gave her love freely and her time unselfishly. Her proudest moments were simply being with her family, watching her children navigate life in unique and imaginative ways.

Gladys also lived with quiet joy and grace in the little things. Her favorite colors were lavender and green. She found happiness in nature, in music, and in sewing clothes while singing along to her favorite hymns.

She was humbled and honored to serve as a female elder for over 30 years—something that brought her tremendous fulfillment. She loved being involved in God’s work and placed her love for God, family, church, and friends at the center of her life.

What she wanted most was for others to see Jesus in her—every day, in every way. And if you knew her, you did.

Her favorite songs were the classic hymns, but above all, she loved *How Great Thou Art* and *It Is Well with My Soul*. As she so often reminded us, this is only a short rest—and soon, she will be in the arms of Jesus. What a beautiful day that will be.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ozzie B. and Addie C. Burdine, three brothers, two sisters, and her husband of 40 years, Robert A. Lincoln, December 19, 1993.

Survivors include her four children, Terri Lincoln Filyaw (Michael), of Chattanooga, TN, Sharon Lincoln Holland, of the United Kingdom, Michael David Lincoln (Christina), of Leesburg, FL, Mary Lincoln, of Schuyler Falls, NY, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Standifer Gap Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor David Sitler officiating. Burial will follow in Plowman Cemetery in Apison, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Standifer Gap SDA School, 8255 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.