Gladys F. Colp

May 3, 1941 - October 8, 2014

Gladys F. Colp, age 73, of Murphysboro and formerly of Johnston City and Herrin, IL passed away peacefully at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014, in the Rehab & Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro, IL. She was born in Herrin, IL, on Saturday, May 3, 1941, the daughter of Roy H. and Alice L. (Wardle) West. She grew up in Johnston City and was a graduate of Johnston City High School and was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church of Carbondale, IL. She was united in marriage to Raymond Colp and he preceded her in death. She last worked as a clerk with the State of Illinois Workshop in Murphysboro, IL. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Finney of Herrin, IL; brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Mary Ann West of Herrin, IL; several nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Colp and sister, Carolyn West. Arrangements for Gladys F. Colp have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014, in Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Poordo, IL with Rev. Robert Ray officiating. Family and friends wishing to attend the service are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the time of the service. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to “Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery”. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the Cemetery or may be mailed in care of the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.