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RALEY, Gladys Louise Trotter
Our dear mother and grandmother, Gladys Louise Trotter Raley, passed away in Sacramento, CA, June 9, 2010, at the age of 94 of natural causes. She was born in Gaither, AR, January 29, 1916 to Ralph and Gertie Wagley Trotter.

Gladys grew up in Crooked Creek, AR where she also attended school. She was the Salutatorian of her high school class. She later attended Arkansas Poly Technical College in Russellville, AR, where she met her future husband, John Robert Raley. They got married June 29, 1940 in Arkansas and later moved to California in 1956. As well as being a full-time mother, Gladys taught elementary school and also worked in the meat department at Raley's. She went back to school at the age of 50 and became a cosmetologist which came to be her life-long passion. She taught Cosmetology, worked as a cosmetologist, and owned four salons with her husband, Robert, including The Gold Room by the Zoo.

Gladys was a member of the Eastern Star. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church at 24th and L Streets for many years. She was a member of the Church's Friendship Class, Birthday Club and Church Circle #1. She was a member of the Harrison Colony Chapter of NSDAR in Harrison, Arkansas. She was a lifelong reader and gardener. She shared her last five years with her wonderful caregiver, Ini Veiguyaki.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, Ralph and Gertie Trotter; and her brothers, Dennis and Perry Trotter. She will be greatly missed by her sister, Dorothy Trotter Murray of Harrison, AR; her children, Patricia Raley of San Francisco, Anne Courter (Bill), Bobbie Bradley (Gary), John Raley, and Thom Raley. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Robert Hinz (Carol) of Galt, Laura Maxwell (Mike Lynch), Lisa Hinz, Matthew Bradley, and Sarah Gibson (Cris). Her great-grandchildren include Christopher, Alison, LesLee, Mariah, and Andrew with one great-great-grandchild, Devin. Gladys was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother.

Friends are welcome to attend funeral services Wednesday, 2:00pm June 16, 2010 at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA 95841. There will be a visitation Tuesday, June 15, 2010 between 4-8pm at the mortuary. Memorials can be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, 657 Mission Street, Suite 603, San Francisco, CA, 94105-4120. East Lawn Mortuary 916-732-2020.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2010.

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Fred Raley

June 21, 2010

Dear cousins Pattie, Anne, John,Thom and Bobbie, I am very sorry for your loss. Not living close by obviously we haven't been in touch over the years and our families have grown without knowing one another but Aunt Gladys kept in touch with my mother JO (uncle Olon's wife) and she remembered me on my bithday each year by calling me which I really appreciated because she updated me on what was happening with the family. I last saw all of you when I was a senior in college (1969) so the dark ages. If you are ever in Connecticut please give us a call or do so anytime. 860-349-8863. [email protected]
With Sympathy,
Fred Raley

Sharon Karakas

June 15, 2010

Dear John,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I remember all the talks we had in your office about your mother and how much you cared for her. I know how much you loved her and I do know how hard it is to say goodbye. She had a very long life and you were given such a wonderful gift.

Thinking of you,

Angie Grech

June 15, 2010

Bless you Ms. Raley...
You were a wonderful person...

Angie / class of 1969 (Beauty College)

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