Gladys Louise Tarrants - Born on August 17, 1917 in Gray Ridge, MO, Gladys was the seventh of eight children born to Newt and Fannie Brazzeal. On August 2, 2013 at the age of 95 years 11 months 20 days her final prayer was answered and she departed this life for her "Heavenly Home".

Gladys spent 85 years of her life in the Gray Ridge and Sikeston communities. In 2003 she moved to Clermont, Florida to be closer to her daughter, Diane. She was a retiree of the National Lock Company in Sikeston and a life long member of the Gray Ridge General Baptist Church.

On December 25, 1934, she was married to Sam Tarrants. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam; her parents and 7 brothers and sisters. Surviving are her daughter, Diane and Son-In-Law, Bernie Bajardi of Clermont, FL; 4 grandchildren, Marie Bajardi, Cortlandt Manor, NY, Christine Presley and husband Christopher, O'Fallon, MO, Elizabeth Bajardi, Wentzville, MO and Barney Bajardi and wife Ryann, O'Fallon, MO and 5 great-grandchildren. Other nieces, nephews and friends survive to mourn her passing.

A Graveside Memorial Service and interment will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com

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