Gladys Evelyn Sowers, 69, of Alum Creek, born May 19, 1938, went home to be with her beloved husband of 48 years, James H. Sowers, on Friday, April 18, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Estel and Sadie Midkiff of Alum Creek.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy and Jeff Miller of Alum Creek; son, Noia and Debbie Burgess of Nitro and daughter, Stacy and Trent Miller of St. Albans. She is also survived by grandchildren listed oldest to youngest, April Haynes, Tiffany Miller, Sarah Burgess, Michele Miller, Megan Miller, and Deven Miller; also great grandchildren listed oldest to youngest, James Haynes, Noia Haynes, Nicole Haynes, DeWayne Miller and Tateum Miller.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A grave side service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is in charge of the arrangements.