Gladys E. Northup

Gladys Northup passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 90. Gladys was born May 9, 1925 in Graham County, Kansas to Samuel and Grace Iva (Hebert) Davis. She attended Webster School and the Assembly of God Church in Webster, Kansas where she was baptized in the Solomon River at the age of seven. On October 4, 1942 Gladys was united in marriage to Ralph Northup in Stockton, Kansas. They were blessed with three daughters, Judy, Patty and Vicki. The family made their home in Webster until 1951 when they moved to Stockton. Gladys was a member of the United Methodist Church where she served as church secretary for eleven years and Sunday school teacher for over thirty years. She was a member of the Ladies V. F. W. Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society, and enjoyed helping with 4-H and Girl Scouts. She also liked gardening, reading, cooking and photography. But above all else, the greatest joy of her life was her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Together, they had a special bond of love that went both ways. She loved all the children and they all loved her. Gladys is survived by her daughter Judy Turnbull, Woodston; Patty Johnston and husband Donnie, Stockton; Vicki Waller and husband Brad, Stockton; eight grandchildren, Brad Turnbull, Lucas; David Turnbull, Woodston; Shari Reichard and husband Doug of Woodston; Mike Johnston and wife Theresa, Topeka, KS; Tim Johnston and wife Kacey, Stockton; Angie Johnston and fianc? Joe Klinke, Stockton; Brooke Waller and Drew Waller, Stockton; twelve great-grandchildren, Jarron Turnbull, Lucas; Gage, Hannah, Hayden Reichard, Woodston; Hope, Christian and Skyler Turnbull, Woodston; Shayne and Braeden Johnston, Topeka; Chandler and Natalie Johnston, Stockton; and Jadyn Frey, Stockton; and two great-great grandchildren, Daegan Hanvy, Topeka and Adelynn Johnston, Stockton. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters, husband and son-in-law, Ron Turnbull. It is written, “Over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Gladys had a heart full of love that bound us all together as family and friends. We rejoice today as she now realizes the eternal bond of heavenly love so strong that neither time nor space will separate us for generations to come. Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Stockton, Kansas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23rd. Friends may sign the register book Friday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton with family receiving friends from 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Reception: United Methodist Church-Stockton