LAVENDER, Gladys

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 06/10/2005 Gladys Lavender of Whiteriver died June 2, 2005 in Show Low. She was born Sept. 7, 1922 in Whiteriver. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Roselind Garcia; sons, Rolland Armstrong, Jr., Regan Armstrong, Sr.; raised granddaughters, Rolita Nosie, Tammy Simpson; son-in-law Clifford Simpson; daughters-in-law June Armstrong, Judy Armstrong; goddaughter, Cecelia Danford; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; along with many more relatives and friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her father David Ethelbah, mother, Dolly Altaha Ethelbah, and her husband Dan Lavender. A one night wake was held at her residence in Whiteriver June 5 with funeral services held Monday, June 6 at the Assembly of God Church in Cedar Creek. Interment was in the R14 Cemetery Cedar Creek. Silver Creek Chapel Mortuary of Whiteriver handled arrangements.