Daily Archives: April 2nd, 2008

From my Uncle Dan:

Gladys (Brown) Klinefelter, known as Gladdy, departed her earthly life on March 9, 2008 surrounded by her family, at home in Berea, KY after a courageous twenty five year struggle with Parkinson Disease.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, the Rev. Gerald Klinefelter.  At Red Bird Mission for 32 years, they worked as a team, spreading God’s Love to the people of eastern Kentucky. She enjoyed Kentucky hills and creeks. She gave nursing care, hair cuts, lead community social activities; taught art, drama, and 4-H to school kids.  She is survived by 2 brothers, 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be sent to Red Bird Mission, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913