Frances Wilcox Gladding

I knew Frances Gladding only as Grammy Appleton when I was a small boy. We spent many hours visiting with her and hearing stories over tea and apple cider.

I remember Grammy Appletons glasses. For some reason they always fascinated me. I think she was the first person I saw who wore glasses on a chain. I remember trying to detach them and take the chain. She was quite patient with us. And we always terrorized her cat.

She always remembered my birthday with a card and...

I called Frances Gladding my Grammy Appleton. She was wonderful to me, made me rocky road ice cream milkshakes with an old fashioned milkshake maker just like a 50's diner, fed me my favorite foods... strawberries and shrimp cocktail every night, drove me to gymnastics practice every day and encouraged me in every way she could think of. She knew I wanted to be like the Olympic athletes I idolized, so she made me a scrapbook with a page for every great athlete.... and yes, she made me my...

Adrian and Albert, I was truely saddened to hear of your mother's passing. My prayers are with you and your families. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Our condolensces go out to the family of Mrs Gladding, from all of us at the Emeritus at Barrington Court in Danville, Ca where Mrs Gladding was a previous resident. We shall cherish all the memories of Frances every day that we arrive at our community and pass room #14, and say a prayer for her and the family.. All our love and prayers go out the family and to all those who knew her.. We will miss you, Frances, rest in peace my dear.