Oct 27, 1930 – Jan 17, 2026 (Age 95)
Dr. Gladys Mae West, the American mathematician whose groundbreaking work helped make the Global Positioning System (GPS) possible, died January 17, 2026, at the age of 95. Born Gladys Mae Brown on October 27, 1930, in Sutherland, Virginia, West grew up on a small farm in a sharecropping...
Read MoreI thank you so much for inventing the GPS system and everything wonderful things you´ve done to make the world a safer place deepest condolences to the entire family
Nora Jamison
February 20, 2026
Thank you Gladys. Your interest in mathematics were crucial part of our GPS. "One of the Hidden Pioneers".
Clara Chapman
February 17, 2026
Thank you my sista for being a part of Black Americans History. You don't know me and I didn't know you until someone I do know sent this obituary May you rest in peace. Again thank you for your contribution to BAH.
AUTHURINE S SHERMAN
February 15, 2026
May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time.
M. Jones
February 12, 2026
My Condolences, mathematician wonderful, inspiration to all.
Mr. Jr.
February 12, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family
Claudette Brown
February 08, 2026
Condolences Thank You For Your Service Resting Well
Marjorie R Cole
February 06, 2026
Condolences to her family during this sad time. Thank you Dr. West! Your sorority sisters saw your accomplishment and they knew you need to be recognized. Black history!
Carolyn Wynn
February 04, 2026
What a Beautiful Woman And such accomplishment she contributed to the world, I Wish everyone knew about her! May she rest in Peace
Sally Keys
February 03, 2026
