Visitation was held on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. A Memorial Service with family and friends will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Rough Creek Ranch in Bend, Texas.

Gladys was born on July 6, 1936 in San Saba, Texas to Edmund and Elsie Henniger (deceased). She was the oldest of her four siblings. She married the love of her life, Emerson Brister, on Nov. 19, 1955 in Houston, Texas, raised four children, moved to Kansas and back again where they made their home in Taylor, Beaukiss and the last 2.5 years at Grand Living in Georgetown, Texas. Their earthly journey together lasted 68 years.

Gladys is survived by her handsome husband and has left a legacy of love and laughter to her children Walter (Thorndale, Texas), Gayle (full-time RVer, no fixed address), Larry (Atlanta, Texas) and Thomas (Georgetown, Texas), along with 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

“I have been blessed for 68 years, you made me so happy and full of cheers. Ever since you said you would be my bride, I knew the good Lord was on our side. As we journeyed our way together, our life just seemed to improve and get better. My darling I am thankful you were mine, I love you for being so lovely and kind. Now as you walk with our Savior so true, remember Sugar Booger, I LOVE YOU!” — husband, Emerson Brister