Gladys L. Small

January 24, 1930 - October 8, 2017
Gladys L. Small

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Gladys Lowery Small, 87, of Hendersonville, NC passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Hendersonville.

Born in Lancaster, SC, she was a daughter of the late Fred Henry and Lois Garris Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Harold Max Small who died June 15, 1978; her sisters, Ella Ruth Simpson and Glendora Horton; and brothers, Fred Lowery and Joe Lowery.

Gladys was a church secretary for many years at Holland Avenue Baptist Church in Cayce, SC, Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia and Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn, AL. She was a fraternity house mother of Phi Kappa Delta at Auburn University. Gladys loved singing in the choir, baking, traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who all adored her. She attended the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville.

She is survived by her three children, Maxie Small and wife, Mary, of Hendersonville, Michael Small of Butler, MO, and Myra Girard and husband, Scott, of Opelika, AL; eight grandchildren, Vanessa Fleming, Trey Small, Josh Small, Katie Lenarcic, Harrison Thomas, Lowery Thomas, McRae Thomas and Hobie Hill; brother, Clyde Lowery of West Columbia, SC; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family extends special thanks to the staff of LifeCare for their excellent care of Gladys over the past four years.

A graveside service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia, SC.


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  • October 11, 2017
    Sallie Buice lit a candle:
    Lit since October 11, 2017 at 10:49:25 PM

  • October 11, 2017
    Tina Keisler says:
    Max, Mike, and Myra, May precious memories of your Mom bring comfort to your heart and a smile to your face in the days to come. Love and hugs sent your way. Tina

  • October 11, 2017
    Candy Dawkins says:
    I am so sorry Maxie. We went to school together, I ha 've lost both my parents. My prayers are with you and your family.

  • October 11, 2017
    Patsy Turner says:
    Gladys is now rejoicing with her Heavenly family as they welcome her home . A friend to everyone she met , Gladys was the special lady with the beautiful smile and contagious laughter . She will always be remembered with love . God Bless You during this time . Love you , Patsy

  • October 11, 2017
    Michael Vaughn says:
    Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Max,Mike. She is in a better place. God bless all of you.