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Gladys Juanita Word

1930 - 2013

Gladys Juanita Word obituary, 1930-2013

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

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Peters Funeral Home - Shafter

844 E. Lerdo Hwy

Shafter, California

Gladys Word Obituary

Gladys Juanita Word June 22, 1930 - May 20, 2013 Gladys was born June 22, 1930 to Herman and Dolly Lokey in Prairie Arkansas. Gladys moved to Shafter, California in 1952. She along with her family worked in the agriculture industry like so many families did that migrated to the San Joaquin Valley. After her husband Cliff Word died of Cancer in 1985, Gladys moved to Bakersfield. Gladys attended Valley Baptist Church. Gladys was mom to all and was loved by all. Gladys leaves behind 5 children; Larry Isbell, Pam Word, Leonard Isbell, Mona Cimental and Sid Isbell Jr. She has 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Viewing will be at Peters Funeral Home in Shafter, Monday May 27th from 2 pm to 8 pm. Services will be held at 1pm on May 28th, at Valley Baptist Church at 4800 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield. There will be a gathering after the services at the home of Gladys located at 211 West Belle Ave, Bakersfield CA 93308. Please send condolences to the family and sign Gladys' guest book at www.GoldenValleyMemorialCare.com Peters Funeral Home - Shafter www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on May 26, 2013.

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Lou Stoker

May 28, 2013

Dear Mona, Pam and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Gladys was a wonderful person and I loved her. I know she suffered at the end but now doubt was comforted by your presence. Take comfort in knowing she is healthy and happy once again, only this time in her heavenly body. Love you. Lou Stoker

May 27, 2013

Dear Mona, Pam and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. She was quite a gal and I loved her very much. I was always amazed at her work ethic and how she could work circles around anyone half her age. She had many fine qualities that you don't always see a lot these days. I respected the fact that she wasn't afraid of much - especially when it came to tackling machines. I think one of the things I learned from her and will always keep in my heart is that you are never too old to embrace new challenges, in spite of whatever curve balls life throws at you. Please know you are all in my prayers.

Maureen Buscher-Dang

May 26, 2013

Please accept my sincere condolence.I know that it can be hard losing a loved one.However, lean on our Heavenly Father for he will help you through.

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