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for Frances Gladding
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Ben Marland
March 20, 2010
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'll never forget her signature. She signed Grammy [drawing of an apple]ton.
Debbie Park
March 20, 2010
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 own page! She put me on an equal level with all those Olympians! I wish she could have been there to see the day that my greatest hero, Nadia Comaneci actually introduced me as the star of the show she was hosting! Grammy Appleton would have loved to see that! She always knew it was possible. She was a huge influence in my life and although I am so sad to hear that she has left this earth, I am totally excited to see her again in Heaven some day.
Donna Tenney McGuire
March 18, 2010
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.
Diane Martin- Teafatiller
March 17, 2010
My prayers go out to Adrian and Albert & family. Your Mom was so loving and sweet. I remember her from First Baptist Church days.She's with the Lord now. Love Diane (Martin) Teafatiller
Our Beloved Frances
March 12, 2010
Susan Berg
March 12, 2010
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.
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