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Private interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.
Gladys F. Hamilton, age 103, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
She was born February 18, 1917, in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Lee and Mable (Passmore) Bowen. She was united in marriage to Rodell Theodore Hargis and he preceded her in death December 13, 1978. She later married Clintie Eugene Hamilton and he preceded her in death November 7, 1993.
Gladys worked at the shoe factory, Four Sisters Manufacturing, and was a Nurses Aide. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church in Flora.
She is survived by a son: Franklin “Frank” (Norma) Hargis of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Rebecca (Keith) Belcher of McLeansboro, Randy (Lisa) Hargis of Flora, and Scott (Donna) Hargis of Flora; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandchild; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; 2 brothers: Carl and Ralph Bowen; and 6 sisters: Mildred Yonaka, Thelma Altadona, Margie Haeber, Genevieve Pauline Lewis, Audrey Blacksher, and Helen Gibson.
Private interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Bethlehem Christian Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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so dorry for your family's loss Randy. Prayers for the entire family during this difficult time.
Randy, Lisa and family, Thinking of you during this sad time.
A very sweet lady
May God wrap His arms around you. Comfort and peace go out to you. She will be missed. Dennis and Sue Hampsten family
Randy and family - thinking of you during this very sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are certainly with the family at this time. Gladys was a very special lady—- so kind and sweet—- and beautiful smile. She was a blessing to her family and friends.
Such a sweet lady that loved her family so much. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss
Randy, Lisa and family, I am so sorry to hear about Gladys she has left this world for her place in heaven. I had been praying for her and I had prayed I would get to visit with her again, that day will come when I go to heaven as I know I will see her beautiful smile. Prayers for you and the family, your Grandmother was a special and sweet lady.
So very sorry to Randy and Lisa Harris and all the other family!! Miss Gladys was one of my favorite little ladies that I had the pleasure of taking care of for a few years before I moved to Texas!! She was such a joy and I always enjoyed visiting with Randy and Lisa they were such good people and were always so good to me!! May the lord be with you and your family to comfort you in this time!!!
Frank, Norma and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So Sorry for your loss. Gladys was a sweet little lady that I enjoyed talking to at the nursing home.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Randy, Lisa and family, sorry for your loss!!
Deepest condolences for the loss of your mother and grandmother. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
So very sorry for your loss. Gladys was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and Friend's.
Condolences to the family, prayers for comfort.
May she rest in our Lord’s arms. God’s peace and comfort to the family.
So sorry for your family's loss. You are in my prayers.
Bless her ❤
A great reunion is occurring. I can picture all the sisters and brothers reunited and welcoming Aunt Gladys to heaven. Genevieve will be so happy to see her. She left a beautiful caring family. You are all her legacy. Thinking of all the memories you will share in the next few days. Our Condolences to Frank and Norma, Becky and Chuck , Randy and Lisa, Scott and Donna and all the families that knew and loved this dear one. 103 years. Wow. Amazing.
Sorry for your loss. Glades was a beautiful lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers of comfort for all the family.
Gladys,my old sweet friend GOD finally answer ed your crys of "hHISe" the yrs I heard you beg HIM HE had HIS reasons I'm sure tho we'll never know. BUT YOUR there now REST IN WELL DESERVED SLEEP til we meet again
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