Gladys Glass Willcox

Gladys Glass Willcox September 25, 1921 – March 21, 2016 Gladys Glass Willcox, 94, passed away peacefully March 21, 2016, at a local hospital. Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Waco Memorial Park with Dr. Randall Perry officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Gladys was born in Waco, Texas, to W. O. Glass and Mae “Molly” Evans and to four spoiling siblings. From being a Cotton Palace princess to a photographer’s model and then thrust into the busy and responsible life a USAF officer’s wife upon marrying Grover C. Willcox on April 16, 1942. They made their homes across the states, as well as, overseas for 26 years. Gathering life-long friendships with her welcoming and compassionate manner, while making each station a loving home and adventure. Sharing in life’s adventure were a son, Grover C. Willcox III and daughter, Betsy Adele Willcox Owen. Preceding her in death were her parents, siblings, beloved husband, son, and son-in-law, Joe A. Owen; she no doubt had a joyous reunion in heaven! She is survived by her daughter, daughter-in-law, Katharine Willcox Elliott, loving grandchildren, Sarah Willcox Anderegg, Morgan Willcox, Jason Owen, Amy Owen Mitchell; and four wonderful great-grandchildren. The family will now be sustained by the numerous loving memories of this grand lady! “Cooking, cleaning and whatever if asked, Mom always accomplished every task. No fame or glory await her days end Just a simple thank you from her family and friends.” The family invites you to leave a message memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.