Gladys Shirley Dunning, age 88 years, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to Twin Lakes Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Gladys was born on May 5, 1925 at Brownington, Missouri to Charles William Wood, Sr. and Nellie Olive (Peterson) Wood. She attended Deepwater Grade School and graduated from Deepwater High School in 1942. After graduation she worked as a dental assistant and later as a bookkeeper for Crowe Coal Co. in Clinton, MO.

On November 7, 1945 she married Everett L. Dunning in Fort Scott, KS. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before he passed away in 2002. They were long time cattle farmers and also worked in the grocery business for several years. They both were involved in getting the Deepwater Senior Center started, members of the State Fair Chapter of The American Ex-POWS, and RSVP.

She loved her home and was happiest when she was entertaining family and friends. She also enjoyed their trips to Branson to the music shows.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and 3 brothers, Charles William Wood, Jr., Alfred Wood and James Keith; and one niece, Janice Wood.

Survivors include 3 nephews; Ron (Gina) Wood,Willard, MO, Steve Wood, San Antonio, TX, Mike (Karen) Keith, Clinton, MO.; 3 nieces, Lisa (Wayne) Willis, Neosho, MO., Linda )Pat) Willey, Everett, WA., and Kathy Wood, Clinton, MO.; and several cousins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.