Gladys Fann, 90 of Walnut Ridge; died January 12, 2024; in the Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge.

Born November 27, 1933, in Advance, Missouri; daughter of the late Hardy and Rhoda Hendrickson Barker. Gladys worked as a seamstress for the Browns Shoe factory for many years. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, reading, being outside and spending time with her family. 

She is preceded by her parents; her husband, Maxie Ray Fann; three brothers, Clyde, Elvis, and Buddy; and a sister, Ethel.

Survivors include her two daughters, Debbie (Michael) Schultz, and Therese (Jerry) Gibson all of Walnut Ridge; three grandchildren, Cassandra Gibson, Derrick Schultz, and Jessica Dotson; three great grandchildren, Kailey Blazer, Savanna Dotson, and Remington Dotson; one brother, Sonny Barker; and a sister, Evelene Nesbit; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 2 P.M. in the Johnston-Nelson Cemetery in Biggers with Bro. Patrick Hovis officiating. Pallbearers are Jerry Gibson, Derrick Schultz, Darrell Dotson, Scott Weeks, Cassie Gibson, and Kailey Blazer.