Gladys L. Whitesell
Gladys L. (Mahood) Whitesell, 87, of Butler passed away unexpectedly Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 4, 1928, in Butler to the late William Mahood and Cora (Morgan) Mahood.
Mrs. Whitesell was a homemaker and a Protestant. She was a member of the Tanglewood Center, and she enjoyed traveling, puzzle books, bird watching and was an avid reader.
Mrs. Whitesell is survived by one son, Tom N. Whitesell and his wife, Patty, of Butler; two daughters, Linda G. Nemeth and her husband, Douglas, of Butler and Terry L. Whitesell of Butler; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Ralph Whitesell, who she married May 7, 1950, and who passed away March 7, 1990; and four sisters, Virginia Fratto, Mildred Beachem, Emily Geibel and Margaret Corbin.
WHITESELL — There will be no public visitation for Gladys L. (Mahood) Whitesell, who died Monday, May 4, 2015. A memorial service will be later at the convenience of the family.Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Private burial will take place in the White Oak Springs Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Turning Point for God, P.O. Box 3838, San Diego, CA 92163.Online condolences may be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
