Gladys Wilson

Gladys Wilson, 91, of Port Lavaca, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born in Palacios, Texas to the late Samuel and Hattie Jones Dorris on June 29, 1929. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Port Lavaca.

Gladys graduated from Palacios High School, class of 1947. She was on the volleyball and tennis teams. She married Carl in December 1946 after his return home from WWII that same year. They were married for 61 years. Gladys enjoyed reading, sewing and most of all, family gatherings.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl Wilson, daughter Becky Allen, great-grandson Reid Wilson, three sisters, and four brothers.

Gladys is survived by her daughter Barbara (Tommy) Stanfill, son Buddy (Jan) Wilson, grandchildren Carrie Birkett, Marsha Clark (Berry Kuhlman), Carla (Kyle) Kuhlman, Nancy Allen, Megan (Steve) Downs, Katie (Eddie) Wood, and Clif (Rachel) Wilson. She also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren, all of whom will cherish her memory.

Private family graveside services will be held.

Memorials may be given to reidsreach.org, FBC Port Lavaca or FBC Seadrift. The family of Gladys wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the loving staff at Trinity Shores.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.