Gladys A. Smith

About Gladys

Gladys Smith, 75, of Bagley, Minnesota died on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab in Bagley, MN.

Gladys was born on May 28, 1946 in Bagley, Minnesota to Clarence and Myrtle (Ranberg) Olson. She attended Bagley School. Gladys married Ronald Smith and to this union three children, Teresa, Kevin, and Trudy were born.

Her first job was at Lindy’s Floral making wreaths for the Holiday seasons. With her big heart, Gladys worked at Greensview Nursing Home for 25 years. She started there in the laundry room and later became the Activities Director.

She went on to work at the Dutch Mill Motel where later she had to leave due to worsening vision issues. Gladys lost her eyesight around the time she turned 60, but always a strong and resilient woman, she persevered.

Gladys had a fondness for music and dancing, even making sure the residents at Greensview had dances she would coordinate as the Activities Director there.

Gladys loved her flower gardens, living out on the farm in the country, and being outside, especially drinking coffee on her porch. There were many good times on the trips to Mexico with her sisters, as well as good times at rummage or garage sales. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with family. Her best friend was her dog, Queenie, one of many little dogs she adored.

Gladys was a loving and patient mother and a sweet and generous grandmother. She faced may setbacks in her health and in her life, but as a true survivor, she always got back up on her feet.

She is survived by her children, Teresa (Rick Bergman) Smith, Kevin (Judy) Smith, and Trudy Smith; her grandchildren, Jacob Ringstad, Olivia (Sam) Buehler, Samantha Mart, Nicholas Smith, Jordan Smith, Taylor Smith, Dustin (Tyrona) Smith, Breanna (Ben Schipper) Smith, and Myles Smith; her great grandchildren, Hailey Sundquist, Dawson Sundquist, Shawn Smith, Carter Fairbanks, and Levi Schipper; her sister, Mavis Christianson; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins and other family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Myrtle Olson; her sister, Clarice Hanson; brothers -in-law, Lawrence Hanson and Donald Christianson; and other family.

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Funeral Services for Gladys

January 15, 2021

Zion Lutheran Church 39998 Zion Rd, Bagley, MN 56621, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home