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GLADYS DAVIS

Gladys Davis
Memorial rites for Gladys Davis were held November 15, 1978 at the First Baptist Church with the pastor of the church, Paul Midgett, officiating. Paul Wheeler, soloist, sang "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and "Ivory Palaces" accompanied by Mrs. Paul Wheeler, pianist. Casket bearers were Dale Bock, Dennis Bock, Kenneth Davis, Roy Davis, J.W. Davis, and Dennis Davis. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Rockville, Mo., under the direction of Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home.
Gladys Ellen Waters was born June 22, 1900 to Daniel W. and Lucy Mae Water near Taberville, Mo., and died November 13, 1978 at Columbia Regional Hospital following a lingering illness. She grew up in the Taberville area and when a young girl united with the Bethel Baptist Church remaining a member throughout her lifetime. After moving to Appleton City, she faithfully attended First Baptist Church as long as her health permitted.
She was united in matrimony on August 26, 1919 to Leslie J. Neale. TO this union two children were born, Leslie J. Neale II and Mary Mae Neale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie J. Neale, on December 26, 1936.
She was united in matrimony January 2, 1945 to William Davis. He preceded her in death on September 24, 1961.
She lived most of her life in the Appleton City area.
Surviving are one son, Leslie J. Neale II of Tacoma, Wash., and one daughter, Mary Mae Lynd of Warrensburg, Mo.; two brothers, Theodore Waters of Rockville, Mo., and Everleigh Waters of Vacaville, California; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by seven stepchildren and 12 step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, William Thomas Waters and Daniel Delbert Waters.

Funeral Notice

Gladys E. Davis
June 22, 1900 - November 13, 1978
Age: 78 Years, 4 Months, 20 Days
Services: First Baptist Church
Wednesday, November 15, 1978, 2:00 P.M.
Minister: Rev. Paul Midgett
Visitation: 7-8:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 14
Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home
Interment: Mount Zion, Rockville, Mo.

Funeral Pamphlet

Gladys Ellen Davis
June 22, 1900 - November 13, 1978
Age: 78 Years, 4 Months, 20 Days
Services: First Baptist Church
Wednesday, November 15, 1978, 2:00 P.M.
Minister: Rev. Paul Midgett
Music: Mrs. Paul Wheeler, Pianist; Paul Wheeler, Soloist
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness", "Ivory Palaces"
Casketbearers: Dale Boch, Dennis Boch, Kenneth Davis, Roy Davis, J.W. Davis, Dennis Davis
Interment: Mount Zion, Rockville, Mo.