Gladys Eileen RALSTON

1924 - 2018

RALSTON (Cook), Gladys Eileen 94, of Dayton, passed away in the presence of the Lord, on Friday, May 25, 2018. She was born April 30, 1924 in a small town in Adams County, Ohio to Harry & Loa (Rogers) Cook. She met her Savior Jesus Christ at a young age and served Him faithfully until the end. She was a church pianist until the age of 89. Sister Ralston had a passion for flowers, birds, peach ice cream and diet coke. She was the absolute epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman: Virtuous, worker, homemaker, servant, prayer warrior, faithful wife and mother, to name a few. Strength and honor were her clothing, and she now rejoices with her beloved Savior. She opened her mouth with wisdom and showed the law of kindness with her speech. Her greatest treasures were her family & serving God passionately. Our family has been blessed beyond measure to call her mother & grandmother. Truly we arise up and call her blessed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband & love of her life, Fred; her brother, Louis Cook, and sister, Elsie Messer. Survived by her children; Elwood & Rhoda Ralston of Tipp City, OH, Edward & Shelby Ralston of Savannah, GA, Thomas Ralston of Riverside, OH, Peggy & Sam Pierce of Miamisburg, OH, Sharon & Michael Whitley of Moraine, OH; 11 grandchildren, Jeff, Nikki, Sheila, Ryan, Jenelle, Bridgett, Tonya, Greg, Steve, Kimberly and Rachel; 20 great grandchildren & 8 great great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Wellington @ Dayton for making Mom family. We love you all. Thank you to Dr. Joni Koren, Dr. Timothy Schoonover & Dr. Brian Schwartz for their care of Mother for many years. To all the staff @ Ohio's Hospice of Dayton & Dr. Patel: You made her final days easier. Your compassion is second to none. We will never forget your kindness. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church, 3201 Dryden Road, Moraine, OH 45439. Rev. Ed Ralston, Rev. Ryan Ralston & Rev. Bennie Sutherland, officiating. Interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City, OH. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Arrangements by the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "Northridge Chapel," Dayton, OH. Condolences can be shared at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com.