Gladys Viola Middleton was born on March 22, 1939, in Wayne County, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, Arkansas. She was 86 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Alpha Omega and Willie Mae Brewer, husband: Thomas Henry Middleton, one daughter: Rebecca Middleton Miller, and siblings: Opal Lawson, Vera Rayburn, Minne Johnson, and Loys Brown.

Gladys was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her favorite TV show, Judge Judy.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

Daughter: Marlena (Joel) Nobles of Corning, Ar.

6 Grandchildren:  Aaron (Cassie) Nobles of Poplar Bluff, MO.
Jennifer (Luke) Huffman of Bragg City, MO.
Steven (Tabitha) Nobles of Corning, Ar.
Cameron Nobles of Corning, Ar.
Christopher Redden of Hayti, MO.
Bradley (Meranda) Redden of Piggott, AR.

5 Great Grandchildren: Noah Nobles, Rosalie Nobles, Jaymeson Huffman, River Redden, and Gabriel Redden.

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services were held Monday, March 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel in Hayti, with Raymond Maurice Redden officiating.  Pallbearers will be Aaron, Cameron, and Steven Nobles, Christopher and Bradley Redden, and Luke Huffman.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.