Gladys Edith Sanders

Gladys Bauman Sanders went to be with the Lord on her 92nd birthday. Gladys was born on July 11, 1924 in Oklahoma. She moved to Corpus Christi in 1943. She married Adron Earl Sanders in 1945. They were married 69 years until his death last year.

She was a wonderful mother and a passionate bowler until just a few years ago, when her health started to fail. She enjoyed watching her sons bowl and play softball, and got special joy in playing board games with her grandchildren. Gladys was an active member of Lexington Baptist Church before her illness took control.

Gladys is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Gini) and Jerry; her grandchildren, Shannon (Kyle) Broughton, Kina (Jeff) Smith, Jeffrey Sanders and Mark (Carla) Sanders; 7 great-grandsons and 3 great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her sister, Helen Heldenbrand.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Nancy Bauman; her sister, Winefred Sanders; her brothers, Elwood and Fred Bauman; her devoted husband, Earl and beloved son, Alan.

The family would like to thank Nurses on Wheels Hospice and caregiver Velma de Leon for the care given to Gladys and a special thank you to caregivers Dorothy Woodrome and Micha Moyer for their love and support to the family and neighbors of 40 years Carlos and Mary Gonzales. Gladys was truly blessed.

Graveside services will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm with viewing one hour prior at Memory Gardens Funeral Home. Pastor Tim Stowe will officiate.