LUMAN, Gladys A. (Zachary)

Luman, Gladys Audell Gladys Audell Luman passed away May 15, 2007, at the age of 98. She was born January 16, 1909, to Ambrose & Maude Zachary in Sterling, OK.

Gladys was raised in Marlow, OK. She attended Oklahoma College for Women, Chickasha. She lived the majority of her life in Oklahoma City, with the love of her life, Carl. She was a founder and member of the Thursday Book Club, and was a member of the Floribunda Garden Club, Oklahoma Art League & Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. Her greatest accomplishment in life was that of wife, mother, grandmother & great- grandmother. A day never passed that Nana wasn't doing for or thinking of her family.

Gladys was predeceased by her parents; brother, Roy Zachary; sisters, Ruby Carr & Lela Fae Allen; and her husband of 50 years. She is survived by her daughter, Kara Lee Merrell of Edmond and son, Dr. Jack Luman and wife, Mary Ann, of Shawnee; grandchildren, Jeff & Kim Luman, Shawnee, Jenee & Troy Epps, Edmond, Julie & Pheland Lucas, Bixby, Mark Bonney, Muskogee, Pam & Jason Smitherman, Edmond, and Lisa Merrell, Bristow; as well as 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in The Garden of the Shepherd at Rose Hill Burial Park on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. The family would like to extend their appreciation and acknowledge the staff of Rose Manor Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice, both of Shawnee. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice of Shawnee, 2700 N. Kickapoo, Shawnee, OK 74804.