Gladys’ Obituary Obituary Gladys Mae Salter was born to the late Leona Davis and the late John Walker on January 28, 1936. She was the oldest daughter of 10 children raised by Leona Davis and the late Bill Ivy Davis. She attended College Hill School in Pontotoc County and worked in manufacturing for many years.
Gladys found her true passion as co-owner of Davis Home Care, where she spent countless hours caring for others while exemplifying true compassion for their wellbeing. She retired after working for more than 20 years in the healthcare industry. Gladys accepted Christ at an early age and joined Chapel Grove Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Dr. G.T. Howell.
She later joined Davis Temple Church of the Living God under the leadership of Bishop Levora Davis, where she remained faithful until death. She loved working in many capacities and was a true servant. She was a licensed missionary, Usher Board President and Pastor’s Aid President for many years.
Gladys was also the Assistant Church Mother. As a church mother, she instilled in young women the importance of decency and poise in the church. She exemplified style and grace and was never seen out of place.
No matter what tribulations she faced, she trusted in the Lord and personified a peace that surpassed all understanding. Her unconditional love was unwavering. She was solid in her beliefs and bold in her convictions.
She lived the life she sang about, “Payday is coming after a while”. Gladys was a pillar of strength and wisdom. She empowered countless people to live fuller and more purposeful lives through their faith in God.
Gladys adored her family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She loved cooking and spent time teaching her children, grandchildren and nieces how to prepare gourmet meals and desserts. Chicken dumplings and chocolate cake were a few of her specialties.
She cherished family gatherings and requested them often. She laughed and talked at the last gathering just days before she departed from this life. Her love for her family was unmatched.
She was an excellent communicator who never met a stranger. Gladys would call her entire family daily and kept them abreast of all the latest news. She gave updates with such humor and wit.
On her weekly phone calls to her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, she would encourage them to always ‘keep their minds on the Lord. ’ She said what she meant and meant what she said. To her family and friends, she was simply known as “Dear Dear”.
Gladys gained her wings, bidding her family and friends farewell on October 12, 2018. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). She leaves to carry her legacy, four daughters: Joyce (Willie) Mitchell of Jackson, MS; Brenda (Kirk) Stanford, Carolyn (Dennis) Senter of Belden, MS and Melissa (John) Mabry of Tupelo, MS; six grandchildren: Sabrina Collier, Joyclyn Mitchell, Nekeima Mitchell, Jasmine (Jeff) Snow, Leonna Mabry and Devonte Senter; five great-grandchildren: Jakyla Beal, Jaiden Beal, Amari Williams, Jalia Beal, and Zoey Harris; one grand-dog: Chase Mabry; six sisters: Bishop Levora Davis, Mattie (Cloyzell) Satterwhite, Annie (Jessie) Pannell, Magnolia Freeman, Shirley Montgomery and Marilyn Davis; two brothers: Jerry (Sandra) Davis and James Walker; one God-niece: Vernekie Crump; two God-daughters: Doris Rogers and Annie Hadley Davis; three aunts: Annie Marie Salters, Zeola Meadows and Linda Bell; two uncles: Raymond (Mary) Givhan and Lowell Walker; two best friends: Ollie Pinson and Mae Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother: Mae Catherine Walker, four brothers: Junior “Sug” Davis, Willie James Moore, Johnny B. Walker, and John Allen Walker; and one sister: Louisa Stevens.
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