Gladys I. (Davis) Newport, 87, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013. She could be described as a fun grandma and her passion in life was caring for her family. She will be dearly missed.
Gladys was born on April 28, 1926 in Parmleysville, KY to the late Floyd L. and Rosa (Gregory) Davis. She married the love of her life, the late Earl Newport, on July 22, 1944. Along with her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Rankin, Herman, Ray, Earl Davis, sisters, Auddress Gregory, Fern Tuggle, Martha Foster; and grandson, Stacy Vaughn.
She is survived by her daughters, Wilma Vaughn (Doyle), Karen Phillips, Sheila Monroe (Joe); siblings, Dean Davis (Janice), Mildred Gregory; grandchildren, Lester "Charlie" Vaughn, Julie Carter (John), Greg Phillips, Jamie Vaughn, Sarah Monroe; 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be from 5 PM to 9 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in the funeral home chapel. Her Funeral Service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home with burial to follow in Elk Spring Cemetery.