Mrs. Gladys Smith, age 85 of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2022, at her home. Gladys was born on January 12, 1937, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Euell and Elsie Sellers Gaither. She was a retired teachers aide and a member of Stamps First Baptist Church. Her hobbies included. Reading, Sewing, working puzzles, baking, cooking but most of all was her love and devotion to her family and her church especially her Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerry, Leon AND Jody Gaither, two spouses Elmer Otis (Bill) Ward and Larry Earl Smith.

Survivors include: three sons: John Ward of Falcon, Arkansas, Frank Ward, Springhill, Arkansas, Chris Ward (Dana) Greenbrier, Arkansas, three daughters: Sandy Clark (Bobby) Buckner, Arkansas, Mona Ward (Mike) Roanoke, Virginia, Amanda Guardado, Humble, Texas sister: Doris McCown Stamps, Arkansas, fifteen grandchildren: Valarie Clark, Justin Clark(Robbi), Jason Clark (Britta), Ben Ward, Joel Ward(Deanna), Angela Reed (Andrew), Misty Burns (David) Hannah Ward, Jordan Ward ( Savannah), Kaitlyn Ward, Danielle Small, Hunter Egger, Heidi Ward, Logan Guardado, Emelia Guardado, twenty- three great grandchildren, numerous, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Union Cemetery Fund C/O Todd Brown 304 Nevada 20 Rosston, Arkansas 71858

Visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm Monday July 4, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Stamps.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Monday July 4, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Stamps with Bro. Mike Turner officiating. Burial to follow in Union Cemetery, Bodcaw. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel director. www.brazzelfuenralhomes.com