Texas, U.S. Birth Certificates, 1903-1932 signed by Bertha L. Graf(mother) September 4, 1975 Gladys Faye Grafe born Rural Wilbarger County, Texas December 30, 1930
Gladys Faye (Graf) Golden, 91, passed from this life to Glory on January 8, 2022, in Arlington , TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James M. Golden, Sr., who passed on January 8, 2015. They had a blessed full life together loving, serving, and spreading the love of Jesus whenever they could.
Gladys was born December 20,1930, in Big Valley , TX, to William (Bill) Graf and Bertha (Bettie) Zwerneman Graf. Gladys and her family moved to Farmers Valley after her first-grade year. She graduated from Chillicothe High School where she was a baton twirler and an All Eagle Girl. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vernon, TX. Gladys and James married at St. Paul on May 8, 1949. They worked together in the family business Dollar Down Furniture that would later become Golden's Furniture. They enjoyed fishing and welcoming people into their home. Their immediate and extended family were their sustained focus and joy throughout their lives. James and Gladys moved to Arlington in 2007 for health reasons and to be closer to their daughter.
James and Gladys loved the Lord, the St. Paul Lutheran church, their family and their Vernon community. Gladys lived by her motto which she said often, "Serve the Lord with gladness." She was a Cub Scout den mother, a Camp Fire Girls leader, 4-H chapter leader, docent at Red River Valley Museum, active in Lutheran Womens Missionary League, and Sirosis Study Club. She also started and lead a Moms in Prayer group in her home. She and James were active VHS Band Boosters and enjoyed traveling with the band. Gladys assisted James and her sons in the Boy Scouts of America.
Gladys is survived by her children James (Jim) Golden, Jr., & Nancy of Grandbury, Darrel & Mary Ann Schneider of Arlington; and John Golden & Patti of Wichita Falls. Her grandchildren include Jennifer & Chisholm Tate, Julie & Dallas Horn, James Paul & Brittany Golden, Mark & Cheri Schneider, James & Shannon Schneider, Michael Schneider, Johnny Golden, and Jessica Golden. She was also blessed by 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews , and cousins.
The family wants to thank the management and staff of Castle Rock Assissted Living of Arlington for the thoughtfulness and many kindnesses you showed our mother and to us over her later years. We also thank Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington for blessing our mom with your shut-in care.
Services for Gladys will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be immediately after at Wilbarger Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening at Sullivan's Funeral home from 6:30-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Vernon, The Lutheran Womens Missionary League, or Moms in Prayer International.
sullivan Funeral Home Vernon, Texas
Gladys Faye (Graf) Golden, 91, passed from this life to Glory on January 8, 2022, in Arlington , TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James M. Golden, Sr., who passed on January 8, 2015. They had a blessed full life together loving, serving, and spreading the love of Jesus whenever they could.
Gladys was born December 20,1930, in Big Valley , TX, to William (Bill) Graf and Bertha (Bettie) Zwerneman Graf. Gladys and her family moved to Farmers Valley after her first-grade year. She graduated from Chillicothe High School where she was a baton twirler and an All Eagle Girl. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vernon, TX. Gladys and James married at St. Paul on May 8, 1949. They worked together in the family business Dollar Down Furniture that would later become Golden's Furniture. They enjoyed fishing and welcoming people into their home. Their immediate and extended family were their sustained focus and joy throughout their lives. James and Gladys moved to Arlington in 2007 for health reasons and to be closer to their daughter.
James and Gladys loved the Lord, the St. Paul Lutheran church, their family and their Vernon community. Gladys lived by her motto which she said often, "Serve the Lord with gladness." She was a Cub Scout den mother, a Camp Fire Girls leader, 4-H chapter leader, docent at Red River Valley Museum, active in Lutheran Womens Missionary League, and Sirosis Study Club. She also started and lead a Moms in Prayer group in her home. She and James were active VHS Band Boosters and enjoyed traveling with the band. Gladys assisted James and her sons in the Boy Scouts of America.
Gladys is survived by her children James (Jim) Golden, Jr., & Nancy of Grandbury, Darrel & Mary Ann Schneider of Arlington; and John Golden & Patti of Wichita Falls. Her grandchildren include Jennifer & Chisholm Tate, Julie & Dallas Horn, James Paul & Brittany Golden, Mark & Cheri Schneider, James & Shannon Schneider, Michael Schneider, Johnny Golden, and Jessica Golden. She was also blessed by 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews , and cousins.
The family wants to thank the management and staff of Castle Rock Assissted Living of Arlington for the thoughtfulness and many kindnesses you showed our mother and to us over her later years. We also thank Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington for blessing our mom with your shut-in care.
Services for Gladys will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be immediately after at Wilbarger Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening at Sullivan's Funeral home from 6:30-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Vernon, The Lutheran Womens Missionary League, or Moms in Prayer International.
sullivan Funeral Home Vernon, Texas
Texas, U.S. Birth Certificates, 1903-1932 signed by Bertha L. Graf(mother) September 4, 1975 Gladys Faye Grafe born Rural Wilbarger County, Texas December 30, 1930
Gladys Faye (Graf) Golden, 91, passed from this life to Glory on January 8, 2022, in Arlington , TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James M. Golden, Sr., who passed on January 8, 2015. They had a blessed full life together loving, serving, and spreading the love of Jesus whenever they could.
Gladys was born December 20,1930, in Big Valley , TX, to William (Bill) Graf and Bertha (Bettie) Zwerneman Graf. Gladys and her family moved to Farmers Valley after her first-grade year. She graduated from Chillicothe High School where she was a baton twirler and an All Eagle Girl. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vernon, TX. Gladys and James married at St. Paul on May 8, 1949. They worked together in the family business Dollar Down Furniture that would later become Golden's Furniture. They enjoyed fishing and welcoming people into their home. Their immediate and extended family were their sustained focus and joy throughout their lives. James and Gladys moved to Arlington in 2007 for health reasons and to be closer to their daughter.
James and Gladys loved the Lord, the St. Paul Lutheran church, their family and their Vernon community. Gladys lived by her motto which she said often, "Serve the Lord with gladness." She was a Cub Scout den mother, a Camp Fire Girls leader, 4-H chapter leader, docent at Red River Valley Museum, active in Lutheran Womens Missionary League, and Sirosis Study Club. She also started and lead a Moms in Prayer group in her home. She and James were active VHS Band Boosters and enjoyed traveling with the band. Gladys assisted James and her sons in the Boy Scouts of America.
Gladys is survived by her children James (Jim) Golden, Jr., & Nancy of Grandbury, Darrel & Mary Ann Schneider of Arlington; and John Golden & Patti of Wichita Falls. Her grandchildren include Jennifer & Chisholm Tate, Julie & Dallas Horn, James Paul & Brittany Golden, Mark & Cheri Schneider, James & Shannon Schneider, Michael Schneider, Johnny Golden, and Jessica Golden. She was also blessed by 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews , and cousins.
The family wants to thank the management and staff of Castle Rock Assissted Living of Arlington for the thoughtfulness and many kindnesses you showed our mother and to us over her later years. We also thank Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington for blessing our mom with your shut-in care.
Services for Gladys will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be immediately after at Wilbarger Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening at Sullivan's Funeral home from 6:30-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Vernon, The Lutheran Womens Missionary League, or Moms in Prayer International.
sullivan Funeral Home Vernon, Texas
Gladys Faye (Graf) Golden, 91, passed from this life to Glory on January 8, 2022, in Arlington , TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James M. Golden, Sr., who passed on January 8, 2015. They had a blessed full life together loving, serving, and spreading the love of Jesus whenever they could.
Gladys was born December 20,1930, in Big Valley , TX, to William (Bill) Graf and Bertha (Bettie) Zwerneman Graf. Gladys and her family moved to Farmers Valley after her first-grade year. She graduated from Chillicothe High School where she was a baton twirler and an All Eagle Girl. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vernon, TX. Gladys and James married at St. Paul on May 8, 1949. They worked together in the family business Dollar Down Furniture that would later become Golden's Furniture. They enjoyed fishing and welcoming people into their home. Their immediate and extended family were their sustained focus and joy throughout their lives. James and Gladys moved to Arlington in 2007 for health reasons and to be closer to their daughter.
James and Gladys loved the Lord, the St. Paul Lutheran church, their family and their Vernon community. Gladys lived by her motto which she said often, "Serve the Lord with gladness." She was a Cub Scout den mother, a Camp Fire Girls leader, 4-H chapter leader, docent at Red River Valley Museum, active in Lutheran Womens Missionary League, and Sirosis Study Club. She also started and lead a Moms in Prayer group in her home. She and James were active VHS Band Boosters and enjoyed traveling with the band. Gladys assisted James and her sons in the Boy Scouts of America.
Gladys is survived by her children James (Jim) Golden, Jr., & Nancy of Grandbury, Darrel & Mary Ann Schneider of Arlington; and John Golden & Patti of Wichita Falls. Her grandchildren include Jennifer & Chisholm Tate, Julie & Dallas Horn, James Paul & Brittany Golden, Mark & Cheri Schneider, James & Shannon Schneider, Michael Schneider, Johnny Golden, and Jessica Golden. She was also blessed by 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews , and cousins.
The family wants to thank the management and staff of Castle Rock Assissted Living of Arlington for the thoughtfulness and many kindnesses you showed our mother and to us over her later years. We also thank Grace Lutheran Church of Arlington for blessing our mom with your shut-in care.
Services for Gladys will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be immediately after at Wilbarger Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening at Sullivan's Funeral home from 6:30-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Vernon, The Lutheran Womens Missionary League, or Moms in Prayer International.
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