Gladys Ann Margaret Mims

Gladys Ann Margaret Widell Mims of Clanton, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, December 6 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on October 14, 1932 to the late Edwin John Widell and Saima Sophie Meyer Widell in Wadena, Minnesota. Also preceding her death is her husband, Billy Gene Mims; daughters Linda Sue McDaniel and Terri Smitherman; grandson Randy Smitherman; in-laws Ruby and Arron Ellison; brothers Ronald, Ray and Roger Widell; sisters Shirley Eckman and Betty Lewis.

She is survived by Sharon Melton (Tullis) (daughter); Nicki Melton, Susanna Haggard (Willie) and Rachel Smitherman (granddaughters); Matt Melton, Kevin McDaniel, David McDaniel (Lena), Tommy Smitherman (Bridget), Robbie Smitherman (Stephanie), Erik Smitherman (Melinda) (grandsons) and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Her passion for reading was like no other. She did word finds to pass the time. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, soap operas, Price is Right and Walker Texas Ranger. Moments with her large family were most important to her. Gladys lived a life full of love. She was a caring wife, momma, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to Tonya, Pam, Michelle and Emily with SouthernCare New Beacon from who she received excellent care at home. They would also like to thank Teresa and Carol for sitting with Gladys.

Visitation is Friday, December 8, 2023 at Martin’s Funeral Home in Clanton, Alabama 1:00-2:00 pm with funeral servce at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel with Rev. Wayne Hughes officiating.

Graveside services to follow at Temple Assembly of God Church Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama.

Martin Funeral Home Directing.