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Gladys A. Smith

1910 - 2011

Gladys A. Smith

1910 - 2011

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BORN

1910

DIED

2011

Gladys Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 12, 2011.

SMITH, Gladys A.

100, a longtime resident of Tempe, was born March 26, 1910 in Cuba, Kansas, passed away on January 9, 2011. She was the daughter of Elmer and Albena Peters. Gladys retired as an elementary school teacher of 35 years after teaching at several schools including Casa Grande Elementary Schools, Payne Training School at ASU and Broadmor School in Tempe. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by a sister, Helen Hammond of Arkansas; two daughters, Calene Richard of Tempe and Vivian (John) Morrison of Maine; son Eldon (Nadine) Smith of Tempe; five grandchildren David Richard Jr., William Richard, Thomas Richard, Garrett Smith and James Morrison; several nieces and nephews. Her husband Cale C. Smith whom she married in 1935, passed away in 1976. After retirement in 1975, she volunteered at the gift shop at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital and was also an avid bridge club player. She also was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Tempe Women's Club. Visitation will be held 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, January 14, 2011 in the Stateroom at East Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85042 (west of 48th St. on Southern). A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

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January 22, 2011

They say person is judged by how well they raise their children and Mrs. Smith has been responsible for the exemplary family she raised. I did not know her personally. however, we can all follow her example as a mother and educator. may she rest in peace.

John Black

Michelle Smith McCroskey

January 17, 2011

Mrs Smith was my 5th grade teacher at Payne Training Elementary at ASU. I enjoyed her as a teacher. My mother, Martha Smith, has stayed in touch with her through church, and Tempe Women's Club. What a wonderful life she had. The photos and video are a lovely tribute.

January 14, 2011

Mrs Smith was my 4th Grade Teacher at Payne Training in the 1960s. What an amazing teacher and woman she was. And to have lived to be 100! She and my Mom (Martha Smith) have remained good friends over the decades through the Methodist church and Tempe Women's club. You have put a lovely photo collection tribute together. Very nice for those of us far away to share in the memories. My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother.

Melanie Smith, Crofton, Maryland

January 12, 2011

To The Family Of Gladys A. Smith -

On behalf of the staff at East Resthaven Park Mortuary and Cemetery, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolence to you. Thank you for letting the staff serve you during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Lemuel D. Cannon
Funeral Arranger