Gladys Marie Essary Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gladys Marie Essary of Van, Texas, born in Anderson, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 23, 2024 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gladys Marie Essary to pay them a last tribute.
As Gladys Marie 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 Marie. Though Gladys Marie 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, Roberta Jaquline Fox Owens and Wilber Bruce Owens Sr.; her husband Virgil Essary; her son Martin Essary; and her siblings, Judy Collins, Wilber Owens Jr. and Imagine Owens.
She is survived by: her daughters, Teresa Halderman of Quitman and Sherry Allen of Van. She is also survived by five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, a cause dear to her heart.
