Gladys Ponder

Gladys Ponder, age 96, of Hamilton, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Hospice of Hamilton. Gladys was born April 11, 1916 in Pryse, KY, the daughter of Elias and Provie (Dixon) Hargraves. She married James Oscar Ponder in 1932, beginning a 56 year union, and her life as a devoted wife and loving mother. Gladys lived each day fulfilled by the love of God, family and countless friends. She resided with her daughter, Patti, enjoying the comfort of her loving home. Caring for her family was a priority, while she enjoyed gardening and quilting to "relax". A faithful member of North Fairfield Baptist Church, Gladys loved spending time with her church family.

She is survived by children, Joe (Jean)Ponder and Patricia (Harry) Bowling; daughter in law, Sandy Ponder; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Oscar; sons, Ray and Darrell Ponder; 5 siblings; and daughter in law, Carol (Chippendale) Ponder.

Visitation will be 11am until time of service (1pm), Monday, January 7, 2013, at the Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue with Rev. Mark Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to North Fairfield Baptist Church, 6853 Gilmore Rd. Hamilton, OH 45011 or Hospice of Hamilton 1010 Eaton Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013.