Dorothy Gladding

A graveside service for Dorothy M. Gladding , 91, of Niceville, was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana, Ill.
Ms. Gladding died peacefully Aug. 21, 2007, at the Manor at Bluewater Bay in Niceville where she had been a resident for several years.
She was born on Dec. 31, 1915, in Urbana to George and Ethel Winter Johnson. She married George Earle Gladding on June 27, 1936. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2001.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Gladding of Urbana and Gill Gladding of Miramar Beach; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Ms. Gladding graduated from Urbana High School and worked for several years as a hair stylist before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She was active in parent booster activities for Urbana High School, an ardent Fighting Illini fan and loved to play bridge with her close friends. Dorothy was especially known for her wonderful sense of humor and love of entertaining.
Her family wishes to thank the entire staff of the Manor at Bluewater Bay for their love and attentive care during her final years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 8462, Chicago, IL 60680.