Gladys Mae Dodson

Gladys Mae Dodson (Wildt), age 91, of Lawton, passed away November 11, 2015 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. She was born August 18, 1924 in Spring Arbor Township, Michigan to the late Jay and Bessie Wildt. Gladys was united in marriage on December 2, 1942 in Albion, Michigan to David W. Dodson, who preceded her in death March 13, 1970.
Gladys loved to travel in her RV and bake goodies for her family and friends. She worked in the restaurant business most of her life until she had to stop due to health reasons. Her feisty spirit was evident even in her final days.
She is survived by her daughter Janet (Curtis) Simmons; 8 grandchildren; Dale Cole, Teresa (Allen) Pennington, Chrissie (Kelly) Woodbury, Michael (Shannon) Garey, Gidget (Tim) Lucier, Mary (Tim) Fish, Aggie (Tommy) Cottrell, and Channel Simmons; 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; daughters; Betty Jane Dodson, Barbara Cole, and Margaret Garey.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, where funeral services will commence at 2:00 p.m., with Steve VanSlyke of Rice Creek Community Church officiating. Cremation will follow services. Burial of cremains will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Concord, Michigan at a later date.

Visitation from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.