Gladys grew up in Granger, where she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Charles “Charlie” Parker.

They married Sept. 6, 1954, at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, and soon after, moved to California where they stayed until the completion of Charlie’s Naval career.

The couple moved back to Central Texas and settled in Austin, where they began their family.

Gladys and Charlie raised three children, Vickie, Allan “Frog” and Sabrina, in Austin, before moving to Pflugerville in 1978.

They owned and operated Charlie’s Steakhouse for 40 years.

Gladys enjoyed socializing with customers and made many life-long friends while waiting tables. In their free time, she and Charlie traveled the United States, driving thousands of miles to countless destinations. When she was not working, Gladys enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, baking and tending her flowers. She was the rock of her continuously growing family and will truly be missed by many.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles Parker Sr.; son, Charles Allan Parker Jr.; parents, Hubert Gorubec and Elsie Kurecka Spinn; parents-in-law, Les and Lena Parker; stepfather, Elton Spinn; brother-in-law, Harley Davidson; and great-grandson, Carter Smith.

Gladys is survived by her daughters Vickie (Rick) Thornton and Sabrina (Robert) Schmidt; daughter-in- law, Carolyn Parker; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Christie (John) Reyes, Eric (Laura) Smith, Christopher (Janna) Parker, Lance (Rachael) Thornton, Ross (Heidi) Thornton, Stephanie (Gene) Shaw, Chase (Kayde) Parker, and Jenna (Rodney) Hardin; sixteen great-grandchildren, Jaida, Kilee, Tye, Paeton, Chloe, Cooper, Colton, Brooklyn, Hanna, Hayden, Corbin, Parker, Cate, Neil, Rhett, and Reagan; recently welcomed great-greatgrandson, Gavin; sister, Shirley Davidson; sisters-in-law, Hazel Drane, Peanut (Doug) Martinets, and Carol (Carlos) Vaca; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and bonus son, Bob Cocke.

Pallbearers will be Glady’s grandsons and Bob Cocke. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons and great-great grandson.

Services were held March 21, at Providence Funeral Home followed by interment at Cook-Walden-Capital Parks Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary’s School Trust Fund, 408 Washburn, Taylor, TX 76574.