Gladys E. Harsh's Obituary
Gladys E. Harsh, age 94 of Moravia, Iowa died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Golden Age Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Centerville.
Gladys was born on February 9, 1916, the youngest daughter of Matt and Hattie (Boyer) Watts in Diagonal, Iowa. She attended grade school at Walnut Valley and High School at Mount Ayr. At age 14, Gladys accepted Christ as her savior and joined the Baptist Church in Mt. Ayr. She married Ora Ivan Harsh on December 12, 1933. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1990. Gladys was a member of the Garden Club, Taylor Aide, and State Line C.B. Club. She received a 5000 hour pin for volunteering services at Mercy Hospital, a 50 year pin from Rebekah Lodge, and many awards from the State, Vista, and SIEDA. She helped with the Moravia Fall Festival for 21 years, 4-H, and Band Mother President while her kids were in school. Gladys enjoyed cooking, fishing, and making quilts.
Gladys is survived by her children, Robert (Janet) Harsh of St. Louis, Missouri, and Betty (L.E.) Jordan of Polo, Missouri; a daughter-in-law, Pauletta Harsh of Owosso, Michigan; six grandchildren, Edward (Sheila) Jordon of Cameron, Missouri, Deborah (Ron) Fleming of Kingston, Missouri, Renee (Tim) McDonough of St. Louis, Missouri, Kenny (Mary) Jordan of Gallatin, Missouri, Rich (Janeen) Harsh of Boca Grande, Florida, and Courtney (Ben) Stotler of St. Louis, Missouri; fourteen great grandchildren; seven great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard; siblings, Pearl Zinn, Marion and Max Watts.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Lange Funeral Home in Moravia, Iowa with Pastor Terry Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia. A visitation will be held Saturday prior to the services with family present from 11-1 PM. A memorial has been established to the Gladys Harsh Memorial Fund and may be left at or mailed to the Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.langefh.com.
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