Gladys Thompson

Gladys Thompson, 104, of Parks, Arkansas passed away March 15, 2019 at the Waldron Nursing Center. Gladys was born February 24, 1915 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Holly) Cook.

Gladys is survived by three children; Gordon Thompson of Parks, Arkansas, Gaylon Thompson and wife Esther of The Villages, Florida, Evelyn Johnson of Mena, Arkansas, three grandchildren; Christopher and wife Jennifer Thompson of Ridgedale, Missouri, Bridgett Vincent of Waldron, Arkansas, Tanya Bennett of Trinidad, Colorado, four great-grandchildren; Ethan Vincent, Lane Black, Hannah Gilmore and Hunter Thompson. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, friends and other family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Francis and Mary Elizabeth Cook, husband Seth Thompson, one infant son Homer Thompson, one grandson Seth Steven Thompson and by two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral service were held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 17, 2019 at Parks Methodist Church, Parks, AR, with Bro. Keith Holleman officiating. Burial followed the service at Thompson-Jameson Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron.

Pallbearers were Gordon Thompson, Gary Cook, Jeff Coley, Mark Keener, Christopher Thompson and Gaylon Thompson.

Online condolences may be sent to www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958

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