Gladys Mary Krauss

Gladys Mary Krauss was born December 29, 1931, in Altona, NY and died December 26, 2019 after a brief illness. She was 87. She loved painting, sewing, cooking, gardening, and fishing. Mostly she loved spending time with her large family and her beloved Kitty.

Gladys graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL where she studied fashion design. This grew into her own tailoring business which she operated in the Tucker, GA area for several decades.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one child, and two sisters. She is survived by 10 children, 37 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 9 brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Gladys was loved beyond measure and will be sorely missed by all her knew her.

A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 30, at 11 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church located at 636 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur GA 30033. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, December 29 from 2-5 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home located at 2773 North Decatur Rd., Decatur GA 30033.