Gladys Mathis

MATHIS, Gladys (Ward) Gladys (Ward) Mathis, 74, a resident of Bloomfield since 1986, and former longtime resident of Hartford, died early Friday afternoon (July 4, 2008), at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Dawson, GA, a daughter of the late George Mathis and Ruby Ward and was a graduate of Carver High School in Dawson. Gladys was employed for many years at the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor until her retirement in 1999. She previously was employed for many years in Hartford as a beautician and was a former member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Gladys currently is a member of First Cathedral of Bloomfield and was the former wife of Willie Walton of Madison, WI and the wife of the late Willis Mathis. She leaves six loving children, Larry T. Walton and his wife, Diana of Windsor, Terry L. Walton and his wife, Barbara of New Britain, Shirley J. Walton of Beloit, IL, Denise W. Walton of Windsor, Linda R. Clay of Bloomfield and Timothy Walton of Hartford; four brothers, Mercer and Timothy C. Mathis of Hartford, Lloyd Mathis of East Hartford, and Lucius Mathis of Hartford; three sisters, Ora Lee Knighton of Windsor, Barbara Jones of Hartford, and Yvonne Kirkland of Windsor; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and friends. She was the sister of the late Bonnie Brown and Mattie Lindsay and grandmother of the late Tyron D. Walton. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Ave., followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery, 26 Mountain Rd., both in Bloomfield. One hour of visitation will precede her funeral on Wednesday morning at First Cathedral from 10-11 a.m. For on line condolences and guest book, please visit us at www. carmonfuneralhome.com