Gladys DeClue

Gladys Marie DeClue
Gladys Marie DeClue of Potosi, Missouri was born on May 8, 1927 in Lonedell, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Zack and Hattie (Huff) Keen. Gladys departed this life on May 11, 2005 at the Potosi Manor in Potosi, Missouri, having reached the age of seventy-eight years and three days.
Gladys was united in marriage to William Thomas DeClue on August 8, 1945 in Union, Missouri, and to this union were blessed with seven children.
Gladys is survived by four daughters; Nora Nethington of Potosi, Missouri, Zona Alexander of St. Clair, Missouri, Fern Ruebling of Sullivan, Missouri and fiancé Paul Linhorst of Leubering, Missouri, Carolyn Courtway and husband Donnie of Potosi, Missouri, two sons; William David DeClue and special friend Kathy Roy of Potosi, Missouri, Gary Dean DeClue and wife Donna of Marble Hill, Missouri, two sisters; Leona Hampton of St. Clair, Missouri, Evie Wideman of St. Clair, Missouri, nineteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, and sister-in-law; Mary Bell of St. Clair, Missouri. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband; William Thomas DeClue, infant son; Billy Joe DeClue, four sisters; Nellie Hedgecloth, Elsie Johnson, infant Emma Keen, infant Ellis Keen, two brothers; Sarch Keen, infant Harold Keen, four grandchildren, and son-in-law; Chester Alexander.
Gladys will always be remember for the love she had for her family. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed working and spending time in her flower garden.
Visitation was held Saturday, May 14, 2005 from Noon to 3:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 3:00 PM at the Moore Memorial Chapel in Potosi, Missouri, with Brother Larry Walburn officiating.
Burial was on May 14, 2005 at Red Bud Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri.
Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.