Gladys Marie Rhyne, 91 of Dumas passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 o'clock in the morning on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Foster, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow at Dumas Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors of Dumas.
Gladys was born on November 5, 1925 in Gorman, TX to James Murphy and Alta Lee (Flynn) Stacy. On June 5, 1943, she married Phillip 'P.D.' Rhyne in Carbon, TX; he preceded her in death in 2000. She and Phillip moved to Dumas in 1962. Gladys was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church. When she was able, she worked in the church library and the nursery as well as taught the youth. Gladys was also proud of being a Cub Scout Den Mother. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and a good Christian lady. Gladys will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her.
In addition to her husband, P.D. she is preceded in death by her son: Zandie Gene Rhyne; granddaughter: Zedina Lashay Rhyne; and thee sisters: Dorothy Faye Stacy, Corene Woodall, and Para Lee Grisham.
Gladys is survived by her daughter: Marie Darlene Rhyne of Dumas; sister-in-law: Mary Rhyne of Mesa, AR; nephew: Rodger Woodall of De Leon; daughter-in-law: Debra Lareau of Topeka, KS and two grand-daughters: Mistie Roberts and Jenny Ewing; four great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins.
The family suggests with gratitude memorials be made to Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 633, Dumas, TX 79029.