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Brown, Gladys R.,
84, passed away July 15, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born March 23, 1933 in Englewood, TN, the second child of William H. and Mattie M. King, and was a lifelong resident of Louisville; a retired supervisor at Norton Healthcare; and a member of Victory Memorial Baptist Church.
Ms. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister, Betty J. Cardwell, and her granddaughter, Brooke Anne Brown.
She is survived by her children, Barry A. King (Dr. Kevin Bays), Mark S. King (Kendra), Linda S. Fields, and Michael R. Brown (Tracy); six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. For her family, friends and those she loved, "Miss Gladys" will be forever remembered as their rock, their strength, their teacher and their friend.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Westminster Terrace Healthcare for their years of devotion to her care and comfort.
Visitation will be from 4 - 8 PM on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road. Upon the wishes of her family, a private graveside service will be held in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.ratterman.com.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I didn't know her well. She seemed to have a good sense of humor. I would sit with her at lunch when I visited my mom. They sat together. I know my mom misses her.
Her son was so nice to do my moms laundry for her when my moms husband was ill and couldn't do them. I will miss our conversations and seeing your mom.
I heard once, if we look at death as the end of life it's pretty sad, but if we look at death as the beginning of a new life, a life with Christ it has a whole new meaning.
Thank you so much for touching our lives. You and your mom will be missed. You were a wonderful son. Your mom must have been a wonderful mother.
Love Terri (Faye's daughter)
Terri
July 22, 2017
Miss Gladys was always an angel here on earth! She cared for and loved both of my babies during their years in daycare @ Norton....then fussed over them on Sundays in church at Victory. I'm sure her and Miss Betty are taking care of the babies up in heaven waiting on their loved ones. She will be missed...
Benetta Korfhage
July 18, 2017
Mike you and your family are in my prayers. Sending my deepest condolences. Gladys was truly love and will be missed we loved her God needed her she can get her rest now. The second floor will never be the same for me not seeing Ms Brown. You are truly a wonderful son you brung so much care and love when you came not only to your mom but to other residents as well. I'm gonna miss all of Gladys hugs and "I love you, now go on" she left foot prints on my heart, many of our hearts. And Your smile that lit up the room on Saturday mornings when you'd come in to care for your mother ( you and her interactions)You taking charge giving care, doing CNA chores, helping just wherever needed! Thank You for the memories you left us too Mike you get your rest too, we're going to miss you as well. Sonya
Sonya Baber
July 18, 2017
Hi,
I went to Victory Memorial with Barry. I'm sure he doesn't remember me, I was very much the loner and shy.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep the entire family in my prayers.
Ron'a Thomas "Allen"
July 17, 2017
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