Gladys M. Schmierer

Gladys M. Schmierer, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her residence in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. Gladys was a longtime member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and loved music, singing, and playing piano. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all her family and friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, David A Schmierer, Sr.; parents, Abdon Richard and Lucille L. Cannette; son, Larry A. Schmierer; sisters, Gloria Husley, Vivian Toncrey, and Shirley Grome; and brothers, Alton Richard, Jerry Richard, and Veryle Richard. Survivors include two daughters, Teri (Randy) Buff and Cathy Knebel; son, David A. Schmierer, Jr.; and brother, ArlIn (Lorna) Richard. The family would like extend a special thank you to her aide, nurse Jennifer Hale, and friend, Sharon Lacy of SAAD’s Home Health Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Family and friends may visit two-hours prior to service. Interment will follow at Bellande Cemetery. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.