Glayds

Nelson

Gladys Gaines Nelson, a resident of Deer Park, AL. was born on April 2,1927 to the union of John and Josephine Gaines who preceded her in death. She departed this life on Sept. 26, 2013 in Mobile, AL.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Nelson, sister; Lee Ester Henderson, Brothers; Johnnie Beal, Earnest Westly Sr., David Gaines Sr. and Willie Ray Gaines. She was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother board until her health failed. She was also a member of the Margie Pride Chapter 628 Eastern Star under the leadership of Sister Loreen Holloway. She leaves to cherish her memories; Tom (Shirley) Nelson, Gwendolyn Washington and Marvin Henderson, all of whom she helped raise, two devoted; Leonard (Vescila) Nelson and David (Ruth) Gaines Jr.

Gladys was a loving and devoted aunt who in return had many loving devoted and dedicated nephews and nieces; Harvest (Clara) Henderson, Douglas Henderson, Earnest Westley Jr., Robert (Della) Henderson, Rosa Lee Henderson, Gloria Henderson, and Mary Ann Patton. She has a host of great nephews and nieces, three devoted; Ollie Mae Napter, Kish (John) Davenport, and Ketrina Henderson. She held special friendship with Ruby Smith, Margaret Bishop, Cora Warren, Nita Jones, Joe Turner, Minnie Hill, Lawerence Clay, Henry Johnson, Albert and Joyce Hill, and Mary Ann Stallwoorth, God children Helen Smith, Wendell King, Tony Taylor and Sharon Coleman Gladys had many generations of Nephews, nieces and cousins who loved and miss her dearly

Minister Larry Bolton, Officiating Burial Church Cemetery.

Services Entrusted To Andrews Funeral Home Jackson, Alabama.