She was one of three children, a sister Helen Marie Sango of Mansfield, TX and a brother, Rayfield Sango of California, who preceded her in death.
From Lima, Oklahoma she moved to Wichita, KS in the early 50’s where she resided until 1989 when she relocated to Ft. Worth, TX until April 1996 when she moved to Garland, TX after becoming ill and remained there with her daughter as her caregiver for 25 years.
She worked at the Phyllis Wheatly Children Home. She worked at Katherines Clothing store as a seamstress for many years. She loved to sew, and as a seamstress she would make beautiful outfits for her friends. She also worked for the Veterans Administration Center. She was an excellent Baker, she would sell her homemade pastries at the Grand Prairie Flea Market where she sold out quickly.
Upon retiring one of her favorite pass times was eating, she loved to eat and watch Let’s Make a Deal, Price is Right, Steve Harvey, Family Feud, and Wheel of Fortune.
She loved getting up in the mornings sitting at the table reading her bible and drinking her coffee prior to starting her day. In Dallas, TX she was a member of Concord Church, in Wichita, KS she was a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. And whenever she visited Wichita, KS she would attend St. Mark Church of God In Christ.
Gladys Yvonne Fields leaves to cherish her loving memory, her beloved children, Sheila Mitchell, Garland, TX, Elder Kenneth Watkins, Wichita, KS, Bobbie Watkins and wife Sharon, of Wichita, KS, Terry Watkins of Garland, TX, and Helen Kidd and husband Victor of Wichita, KS. Two sons Ronald Watkins and Phillip Don Fields, preceded her in death. She is also survived by six (6) Grandchildren, fifteen (15) great, great, grandchildren, and three (3) great, great, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Gladys peacefully departed this life at 89 years old. She will be greatly missed by many. We love you Moma.
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