Lora Lea "Little Ellie Mae" Gladden

Lora Lea "Little Ellie Mae" Gladden obituary, Poplar Bluff, MO

Lora Lea "Little Ellie Mae" Gladden

Lora Gladden Obituary

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Lora Lea Gladden, 59, of Piggott, Arkansas passed away on October 19, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on May 14, 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Roy Scott and Zella Schaefer. She was known as "Little Ellie Mae." Lora enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, animals (especially cats), playing games, and drinking coffee. Survivors include; one son: Dustin Gladden of Piggott, Arkansas; one sister: Karen Lemmons of Dexter, Missouri; three grandchildren: Alexander, Emmalina, Dylan; two nieces: Sierra Lemmons and Andrea Garner (Matt); and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by; her parents: Roy Scott and Zella Schaefer. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home (701 Vine St. – Poplar Bluff, Missouri).

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