Funeral services for Gladys Linard will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Dave Owsley officiating. Visitation prior to services at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions, Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Gladys Marie (Cumpton) Linard, 98 of Butler, Missouri died April 24, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler. Gladys was born September 16, 1913 in Spruce, Missouri, daughter of William Everett and Rosa (Diehl) Cumpton. She attended schools in Butler, Missouri and was united in marriage to Howard S. Browning, and to this union two children were born. She was later married to Homer Claude Linard, Jr.; to this union, two children were born.
Throughout her life, Gladys maintained an avid faith in God and was a member of the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler. She never missed a Sunday for as long as her health permitted. Gladys was hardworking, honest, loyal and loving. She was selfless and kindhearted, and never had a bad word to say about anyone, and never any hatred in her heart. Her family remembers the special food she made for various family members at different occasions; particularly banana bread and homemade popcorn balls and coconut cream pie. Gladys never met a stranger and her family describes her as the “most amazing woman you’d ever meet.”
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sons Larry Lee Browning and Freddie Lynn Linard; brothers, George Cumpton, Arthur Cumpton, Johnny Cumpton, Marvin Cumpton, Everett Cumpton, and Quentin Cumpton; and sister Wilma Kollman.
She is survived by sons D.J. Browning and wife June of Chesapeake, Virginia and Dr. Homer C. Linard, III and wife Laurie of Brighton, Michigan; grandchildren David Browning and wife Debbie of Chesapeake, Virginia; Chris Browning of Oilville, Virginia; Pat Bohlen and husband Chip of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Erin Linard of Peoria, Arizona; Andrew Linard of Brighton, Michigan; and Nathan Linard of Brighton, Michigan; and great-grandson David Browning, Chesapeake, Virginia. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Our condolences in the loss of your mother . She was a fine lady. God Bless her & also your family in your time of sorrow.
Tena & Randy Wiltshire
Butler, MO.
Our condolences in the loss of your Mother Gladys, she was a very nice lady. We have known Gladys for many years & she was fun to be around. God be with your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara & Cameron Herrell
Butler,MO
Sorry for the loss of your Mother, she was a super lady. I would like to visit with her and her brother when we would come see my Father Forrest “Toppy” Clark of Rich Hill when he was in the retirement home in Butler. The Clark’s had been good friends with your family well over 80 years. God bless her and the family. Terry J. & Frieda Clark, Rich Hill MO.
Aunt Gladys lived a long, full life and she will be sorely missed by all of us.
Cyndi Cumpton Walton, Peculiar, MO
To my amazing aunt who took a part of me with her on April 24th. I was the blessed one to have had you in my life. I will forever love, cherish, and think of you. Dana
The picture of Gladys Linard is exactly like I remember her. The same laugh. The same smile. She was always positive and a great supporter and willing worker in Ohio Street UMC.
Homer, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I will always remember her as a kind, caring woman. What a wonderful 98 years!
Carol (Smith) Lewis
I was so sorry to hear that Gladys had passed away. She was so much fun and such a vibrant woman. Mom is in Ohio visiting Pat & Terry, so she won’t be able to attend the service, but I talked to her last night, and she asked me to express her sorrow at your loss.
Nancy Linard Simpson
Independence, MO
The staff here at Heartland Hospice wants to pass on their heart felt condolences and would like for you to know we will be thinking of you and your family over the next few days and weeks to come. We are here for you should you need any encouragement. Thank you for allowing us into your lives and giving us the privilege to get to know Gladys and the rest of the family. God Bless
I have been away from this part of my extended family for a long time. My heart goes out to that part of my family Dana and Greg, I know they loved their aunt very much. I remember her when I was young and she always made me feel welcome. My Grandma (Etta Mae Varns) has always had nice things to say about Gladys when she was telling me of the goings on in Butler. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Suzanne (Young) and Ron Wiley,
Terrebonne, Oregon
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I met Gladys when I was a young nurse and she worked in Housekeeping at the hospital. She always took time to talk to me at work and through all the years when she saw me in town. Gladys was a lovely person and I always admired her. Her spirit allowed her to live such a long life and most of it spent in that wonderful home with the porch that always looked so welcoming.