Eva Gladney

September 19, 1927 - July 7, 2020

Eva Gladney was born on September 19, 1927 in Jonestown, Mississippi to the union of Francis and Lige William. Eva’s love of people and God-led her to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. After making the truth her own she dedicated her life to Jehovah and symbolized her dedication through water baptism on November 21, 2002. She loved the ministry and enjoyed telling others about the paradise earth of Revelation 21:3-4 where there will be no more sickness and death. Eva met and married Jimmy Gladney Sr. their union was blessed with 7 children. She enjoyed being both a wife and mother and exemplified Proverbs 31 a capable wife. She was more than a wife and mother she was a friend to her children. Welcoming her children’s spouses and other friends and family into her home. Her house was filled with the smell of her excellent cooking. There was always food on the table, a delicious cake and a warm and welcoming hug and kiss. She was employed at Leaf Brand candy factory, she retired after many years of service. On July 7, 2020, Eva fell asleep in death. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Gladney Sr.; children Tommie Miller, Robert Gladney, and Diane Gladney; brothers Lemon Webb, Paul Webb, MC Webb, and William Webb; and sisters Emma Webb and Francis Bobo. Eva leaves to cherish her memory, her children Jimmy (Doris) Gladney Jr., Bobby (Patricia Varnell) Gladney, Annie (Jeff) Weilock, and Emma (Darryl) Listenbee; 23 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Bualah Webb, Le Bertha Gladney, and Jean Gladney; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.