Gladys M. Ferry's Obituary
Decatur-Gladys M. Ferry, 100, of Decatur, passed away at 7:25 a.m. May 2, 2010 at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside services to celebrate Gladys' life will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010 at Graceland Cemetery with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony to conclude the service. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Gladys was born January 26, 1910 in Bearsdale, the daughter of James W. and Mamie (Crutcher) Young. She retired in 1972 from Mary Ann's Nursing Home where she served as a cook. She was a member of the Kitchen Band.
She leaves behind her son; Glenn Swegles of Fort Mill, South Carolina, grandchild; Kim Marks of Nantucket, Massachusetts, great-grandchildren; Mei Ling and Meghan Marks, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
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