Gladys Ethel Hammond, nee Haffer, of Potosi, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at her home at the age of 90 years, 11 months and 13 days. She was born March 1, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Henry Haffer and Ida Matchell Haffer. On June 12, 1943 in Potosi, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Harold Hammond who preceded her in death in 1984 and to this union six children were born.

Gladys attended the Hopewell Baptist Church of Mineral Point, MO. She enjoyed working puzzles and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Hammond; two sons, Steve and Paul Hammond; four daughters, Louise Willard, Marie Woods, Alma Thurman and Laverne Hammond; three brothers, Raymond Haffer, Arch Haffer and Claude Haffer; and one sister, Hallie McConnell.

She is survived by  one brother, Bud  Haffer of St, James, MO; five sisters, Ruth Thomas of Maplewood, Fern McClain and Melba Doss both of Steelville, MO, Ruby Barman of St. Louis, MO and Lucille Jennings of Ironton, MO; nine grandchildren, Tony, Angie, Harry, Theresa, Becky, Keith, LaDonna, James and April; many great-grandchildren.

The Family received friends from 12:00 Noon until service time on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with William Gowers and Keith Hammond officiating and sharing memories. Special music of "I'll Fly Away and "How Great Thou Art" was played. Other music of "Wayfaring Stranger" was sung by Norma Taylor.

An inurnment was held on Monday, February 27, 2017 in the Haffer Cemetery, Steelville, MO.

The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.