Gladys Marie Underwood

Gladys was born on October 10, 1923 in Marietta, OK to Richard and Alice Shockley. She moved to Amarillo with her family, where she graduated from Amarillo High School in 1943. She then attended school for Horology at Aurora, Illinois then worked repairing watches for Zales, Cizon's Jewelry and Montgomery Wards. Gladys married Emory R. Underwood on July 26, 1945 in Alameda, California. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1990. Together they enjoyed dancing and traveling. She loved playing bingo and being outdoors. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Majors of Hermitage, TN; 2 sons, Richard and James Underwood of Amarillo; 3 sisters, Winnie Spears and husband A.C. and Cloe Walker, all of Amarillo and Maye Fisher of Guadalajara, Mexico; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Emory; 4 sisters and 2 brothers

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Friday, August 08, 2014 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Service Schedule

Chapel Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Saturday, August 09, 2014 11:00 a.m.

Burial Schedule

Memorial Park Cemetery Amarillo , TX 79109