Ba was always so patient and kind. I remember Ba taking the time to teach me how to bake when I was very young. I “helped” her bake her famous cinnamon rolls, her monster cookies, pies, and zucchini bread. She would always take care to show me each step of the process, fully explaining what we were doing and why we were doing it. She had such a high level of patience that even as a child I was impressed. But she also let me go it on my own every now and again. If I did it right that was great…if not, we would review my mistake and start over. No matter how much I messed up the process she would never scold me or make me feel bad. This was just the kind of person Ba was.

Many many years ago when I was a child I would ride my bicycle or I would walk around the circle of our homes. Now this is out in the country therefore it wasn't like a city block or subdivision and Gladys just happened to be on that route. I would sometimes be selling stuff for band or chorus or any other school event. At times Gladys would be out working in the yard when I would stop.
I met Gladys and her family at Irish Grove church which was a country hop skip and jump from her house and my parents house.
We were good ole country folk. Memories! 

We met Gladys when she moved to Michigan. She was a quietly proud lady with a smile and merry eyes.
She joined us Christmas caroling once with Wayne and Sarah. She really enjoyed seeing the different farmhouses in the area. She also enjoyed visiting the Maple Street Antique Mall in Mason,MI.
 She was always a joy to visit at Bickford. We will miss her.

So sorry to hear Glady's death. She was one very special lady. I grew up in 4H with she and Raymond as leaders. She helped me sew a suit that got me a trip to the IL State Fair one year when my mom was going to summer school and wasn't available to help. She made the best pies too. A wonderful and gentle person as well. A wonderful addition to our church family. Prayers all of the family. Ann