Obituary of Gladys Standifer

Gladys Juanita Cupp was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on June 25, 1928. She was born from the union of the late Frank Cupp and the late Ellen (Wilson) Cupp. Gladys married Benton Standifer on June 9, 1945 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. They moved to the Monroe area in 1951 to pursue employment opportunities. Together the couple raised five wonderful children. Gladys obtained her much deserved high school diploma in 2004 from the Senior Adult Education Program. She received spiritual nourishment from Stewart Road Christian Ministries. Gladys spent many years volunteering for several local charities: The Shelter for Battered Women, RSVP, MCOP, Green Thumb and was also a Foster Grandparent. In 1989, she received an award for "Grandma of the Year." Gladys was a very giving person always volunteering to take care of others. She was an easy going person who could be strong-willed at times. Her love for the Lord was evident in her daily Bible reading, singing in the church choir and watching various Christian television programs. Gladys loved to spoil her family with her awesome cooking at many family gatherings. In her quiet time she enjoyed crocheting, cross word puzzles and watching the Andy Griffin Show and soaps operas. Gladys Juanita Standifer, age 85 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by a son: Jimmy David Standifer in 1947. To cherish her memory, Gladys leaves three daughters: Melba Ish of Monroe, Katherine (Philip Gray) Spaulding of LaSalle and Benita "Imo" (Mike) Sperling of Monroe; one son: Carliss (Katherine Krupa) Standifer of Temperance; seven grandchildren: Timothy B. Ish, Kimberly M. (Shawn Huff) Ish, Wesley Spaulding, Thomas (Victoria Krupp) LaPointe, Michael Sperling, Renee Hammac and Rebecca (Scott) Bomia; ten great-grandchildren: Cory, Clayton, Keira, Zack, Cole, Chase, Avery, Makala, Layla, Michael and many nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe 14567 South Dixie Highway (734)241-7070 (formerly Bennett Funeral Services). She will Lie in State from 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Monday, March 24 at Stewart Road Christian Ministries 1199 Stewart Road with Dr. Joseph Byrd and Reverend Brenda Jackson co-officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.