Gladys Stewart West

Gladys Stewart West of Milton age 82 passed away on Monday March 6, 2017. She was born June 24 1934 in Escambia Farms Florida to Reuben and Ethel Stewart. Gladys graduated from Escambia Farms High School in 1954.

She worked for McKenzie Tank Lines for 12 years and took great pride in her service to that company.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and a sister. They are: Odell Stewart of Escambia Farms, Earl Stewart of Baker, Randall Stewart of Laurel Hill, RC Stewart of Crestview, Lloyd Stewart of Escambia Farms and Eva Hughes of Escambia Farms. A step- daughter Judy Carr passed in 2013. In 2011 she lost her precious daughter Teresa (Terri) Parker for whom she provided care in the final years of Terri’s life.  

She leaves behind a large and loving family. Her husband of 47 years JD West of Milton, sons Howard West of Red Level, Harry Madden of Milton, Keith Madden of Milton and Dan West of Crestview, Ron West of Milton and Barbara Brooks of Opp. She had four daughters in law. They are Dorothy West, Elaine Madden, Cheryl Madden and Marlynn West. Her grandchildren are Jason Madden, Sabrina Cobb, Douglas West, Dr. Jamie Congelton, James Rhymes, Ryan Madden, Amanda Flores, Daniel Madden, Jimbo West, Timbo West , Jessica West, Shannon Adkisson, Bobby Carr, Ronnie Brooks, Donnie Brooks and Tammy Holt. She leaves behind 11 great grandchildren. She is additionally survived by three sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home of Crestview on Friday March 10. The family will gather from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. The service will commence at 1:00PM.  Interment will follow at the Wing Cemetery.

  Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview.  Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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