Gladys Luella Martin Mann

Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Gladys L. Mann was released from her failing earthly body on December 28, 2010 of causes incident to age, and is now experiencing the joy of reunion with her parents and family whom she had longed to see again.

Gladys was born on October 29, 1927 to David Ross and Lillian Martin. She graduated from High School with a scholarship to college, a significant achievement at that time for a young woman.

Gladys married Donald D. Mann at the age of 18 after meeting while working picking gooseberries. Their first home was in Colorado and moved to Utah in 1960. They later divorced.

Gladys has seven children, 30 grandchildren, and 68 great grandchildren with more due in 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Gladys was a strong willed and independent woman, as demonstrated by raising seven young children as a single mother while working full time to provide for them.

Gladys has been a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since her conversion and baptism in 1951. She was a gifted teacher and served callings in the Relief Society and Primary. While she had her health, she attended the LDS Temple every Friday. Her unwavering faith and testimony through many hard times continues to influence and spread in the succeeding generations of her extended family.

Gladys resided in the same home in Riverdale Utah for 47 years. Although not attained, Gladys' desire was to teach school. Gladys retired from the IRS after 30 years of employment. She loved to dance and could often be found at the Berthana Ballroom on Saturday nights. She loved cold root beer, reading, and sitting in the warmth of the sun or in front of a heater.

Gladys is survived by her children, Dale (Sue) Mann, Sandra (Roy) Barton, Dennis Mann, Cynthia Workman, Wendell (Muriel) Mann, Kathryn (Gary) Barton, Daniel (Sandee) Mann, and three sisters, Josephine, Leona, and Louise.

The family expresses sincere gratitude to the Nurses, CNAs, and Aides at Heritage Care Center and from Inspiration Hospice for their infinite patience, for their many acts of caring and kindness, and for tender mercies.

A funeral service will be held Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Riverdale First Ward building, located at 1056 West 4400 South, Riverdale Utah. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30am to 10:30am prior to the service. Messages and tributes for the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com