Gladys Marie Midkiff, 79, of Alum Creek passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Alum Creek, a homemaker and a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Bill; son, Mark; daughter, Sandy Miles; grandchildren, Matthew and Cristy Miles; parents, Fred Sr. and Thelma Turley Smith; brothers, Joseph “Joe” and Fred Jr.; and sister, Dorma Lou Brown.
She is survived by her grandsons, Bart (Andrea) Midkiff of Sumerco and Brent Miles of Griffithsville; three great grandchildren, Madisyn Midkiff, Ryan and Jaiden Miles; daughter-in-law, Kathy of Alum Creek; son-in-law, Skip Miles of Griffithsville; brother, Roger Lee (Anna Mae) Smith of Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, June 7th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forks of Coal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Prayers and Condolences to all the family. We were all friends from our youth. Lord bless all the family and give them stength in this time of loss. in Jesus Name Amen
I grew up on Tom’s until we moved to St. Albans when I was eight years old. We lived just down the hollow from the Smiths. Gladys used to baby sit my sister Kay and me. I will always remember Gladys and her beautiful smile. She was a lot of fun to be around, she made you feel accepted and welcome. When Bill would pass our house on the way up to court ‘N’ Gladys, he would always stop and tease Kay. Gladys and I talked about that the last time I visited her shortly after Bill had passed away. Even though it was a difficult time for her then, she was still able to share memories past, with a smile on her face and warmth in her heart. I shall always remember her and her family Fred, Thelma, Lou, Joe, and Junior. Last but not least, Roger, My best buddy way back then. I will miss you Gladys.
To one the greatest Lady in the world…You and Bill was always there for me..You was the best Mother-In-Law..You was a strong and wonderful lady.. You had to go through so much.. I am so glad that God introduce us.. I still miss Esther.. I still look over to her place to see if I can see her.. I watched you when you suffered now you can rest in peace..I miss you so much..I told someone the other day that we was talking about fixing some pinto beans, cornbread and potatoes when you start to feel better.. Gladys you will be sadly MISSED!! I am glad that I got to spend time with you… I Love you!!!
Gladys was a wonderful woman. No one was every a stranger and she made everyone feel welcome in her house. I loved staying with her when I was young. She will be truly missed.
Grew up with Gladys and Bill on Tom’s Fork. We went to the church that my Grandpa Spurlock and Mr. Blakenship built. May she rest in peace.
My Dear Aunt I am so Thankful that I got to talk to a couple of weeks ago. It has been a long time that we got to talk and I will cherish that forever. I Love and will Miss You! Love your Niece from Canton Ohio