Gladys J. Aikens Obituary
In loving memory of Gladys J. Aikens of Battle Creek, Michigan, who departed this world on January 16, 2025 at the age of 87. Gladys leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gladys J. Aikens to pay them a last tribute.
As Gladys departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gladys. Though Gladys may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph D. Edwards and Florence Edwards (Finger); her former husband Delvin C. Burke; and her husband Ernest L. Aikens. She is survived by: her daughters, Diana J. Burke (Judy Luna) of Battle Creek and Dawn L. Stagg (Will) of Battle Creek; her granddaughters, Brandy Hahn (Scott), Amber Evans-Wagner (Mike), Alyssa Evans (Brad Smith) and Andria Hernandez (Markis); and her sisters, Marie Mullenix (Jack) of Iberia, Flora Casale of New Jersey and Anna Woodmansee (Jack) of Battle Creek. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.