Hodges (nee Allen), 92, of Imperial, MO passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at Scenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum, MO. Born in Potosi, MO, Gladys was a member of the Jefferson Heights Baptist Church and raised four daughters and a son who blessed her with a large loving family. Gladys spent many years providing childcare for her grandchildren and great grandchildren leaving many fond memories. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports and was a big St Louis Cardinals fan. Gladys was the youngest daughter of the late Harry and Mamie Allen of Potosi, MO and was married to the late Hyroline E (Pete) Hodges.
Gladys is survived by three daughters, Donna (Orvil) Loge of Ava, MO, Sharon (Richard) Adams of Barnhart, MO, Karen (Mike) Bragg of Marion, AR and H.E. (Bub) Hodges II of Imperial, MO. Gladys had 15 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 7 great-great children, and one sister.
Gladys was preceded in death by daughter, Judith E Vuylsteke; grandsons, Derek Vuylsteke and Lucas Adams; great granddaughter, Shellby Loge; great-great granddaughter, Andi Loge; and seven siblings. Gladys will always be remembered as a kind loving woman who will be missed by many.
Services; Visitation will be Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129 with a funeral immediately following and interment at Shepard Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Greater Missouri Alzheimer’s Association.
Family requests masks to be worn during visitation.
Our love & prayers continue with this wonderful family Hearts are broken but Heaven rejoices as they receive & give peace to our loved ones saved in Christ Jesus ❤️
Karen, Gene & family,
My heart breaks for you. There is just something about losing your mama. I remember her always greeting me with a smile and asking if there’s anything I wanted as I walked in the door. I don’t think I even knocked very many times! She welcomed me with open arms. You family will be in my prayers as you adjust to life without her.
Rest in the arms of God, for you deserve it. Aunt Gladys, we love you and are celebrating that you will be with many other loved ones, that we were so blessed to have known you, and you deserve this rest. We will miss your ever-glowing smile. Our sympathies to all of the family, her wonderful children, their children and all the grandchildren. God bless you all. Sonny & Mary Hodges
I remember coming over to see my friend Bubba and I would hear her yelling the whole time and Bubba is just sitting there laughing
Love and condolences to my dear cousins and their families for the loss of my sweet aunt Gladys. She was a sweetheart and my daddy’s favorite baby sissy! Again , love to you all , Ruth Ann.
Mrs. Hodges was always such a nice person as I was growing up & a good friend of my Mom’s. She is definitely with our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, now. My condolences to all the family for their loss. You are in my prayers. God bless, Shirley (Aldridge) Cissell.
Sharon I am so sorry. Please know that you are in my prayers. God bless you, Lynne Edwards
My sincerest sympathy to the whole family. I have many fond memories of Gladys and being in her home in Otto. What a wonderful family she raised.
With love, Nancy Gregory Riggs
My love and prayers are with you all. Aunt Gladys was wonderful and so fun to be around. Think about her when she was young and lively. I’m so sorry for your loss. Love Judy Roy