of Mountain View, AR
October 5, 1934 - December 23, 2024
Gladys Lee (Mitchell) Tinkle
Of Mountain View, AR
October 5, 1934 - December 23, 2024
Gladys Lee (Mitchell) Tinkle was born October 5, 1934 at Fifty-Six, Arkansas to Floyd and Verlie (Sands) Mitchell. She went to her long awaited home on December 23, 2024 at the age of 90 years.
Gladys was born and raised in the Gaylor Community of Stone County, Arkansas. She married John Edward Tinkle on June 15, 1951 and moved to the Levisy Flat Community. John and Gladys, along with their children, moved the family to Indian Wells, California in the fall of 1959 for better opportunities. Gladys was a homemaker. The family moved back to stay in Mountain View in 1966. Her family then went into the poultry and cattle industry on their family farm off of Airport Drive around 1968. John and Gladys then opened up a Sawmill off of Tuttle Ridge Road in 1977 followed by a Landfill, where the current recycle center is located, in 1978 and moved the mill to that location in 1979. Gladys was a bookkeeper and parts runner.
Gladys was a kids Sunday School teacher and had a nursing home ministry along with other church ladies. Her church family affectionately called her "Sister Gladys". She was a member of the Eastern Star. Gladys was an exceptional green thumb. Her flower beds and yard always had the most beautiful iris's and blooming shrubbery.
Gladys was a painter/crafter and a member of the Art Guild. She was an avid football/sports fan, loving in particular watching and cheering on her son's sports and her grandchildren. Gladys was a seamstress, making clothes for her children and then making quilts for her family. She would crochet, knit and make blankets for any new babies in the family. Her grandchildren also remember her exceptional vegetable beef soup and pancakes. And everyone that knew her would remember her bright smile and her happy disposition.
Gladys is survived by three sons, Johnny Tinkle, Steve Tinkle and wife, Susan, Tim Tinkle and wife, Donna; Daughter-in-law, Robin Tinkle; Brother-in-law, R.P. Tinkle; grandchildren, Kasey Tinkle Sims and husband, Ladd, Jarett Tinkle and wife, Blair, Kevin Tinkle and wife, Katie, Ryan Tinkle and wife, Leah, Anna Tinkle Harlan and husband, Brandon, David Tinkle, Travis Tinkle and Amy Tinkle; great-grandchildren, Littlepage Sims, Laddie Sims, Abbey Tinkle, Peyton Tinkle, Whitney Harlan, John Tinkle, Rex Tinkle, Christopher Tinkle, Levi Tinkle, Cooper Tinkle and a host of nieces and nephews.
Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Verlie Mitchell; husband, John Tinkle; Son, Danny Tinkle; Sisters, Joann Diffey, Muriel Holt and Patsy Newcomb and daughter-in-law, Dr. Yoland Condrey Tinkle.
Pallbearers are Jarett Tinkle, Ryan Tinkle, Travis Tinkle, Kevin Tinkle, Littlepage Sims and Laddie Sims. Honorary Pallbearers are Kasey Sims, Anna Harlan, David Tinkle and Amy Tinkle.
Memorials may be made to the Levisy Flat Cemetery Fund.
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14 Condolence(s)
Rick Cartwright
Friday, January 3, 2025
All our best thoughts to the family at this time. I remember her and her family fondly. Rest in peace.
Mary Morrow
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
So sad to hear. Praying for the family.
Mary
Arlene George
Thursday, December 26, 2024
I am so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
Ronda Ivy
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Prayers for the family. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed.
Riitta Kaartinen
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
I'm sorry for your great loss.
I remember Gladys being super friendly and welcoming to a bit shy exchange student from far away. It was always a great pleasure to visit her and the rest of the family while I was in Arkansas.
I'm glad I got to meet her while I was staying with John, Yoland, Amy and David.
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
We are sorry for your loss, Our prayers are with you all.
Sandy Kemp Watson
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Love and prayers. Neighbors with lots of great memories!
Ronnan Moffett
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Dear Tim, Donna and family,
We saddened to hear of Gladys’ home going. While she will be greatly missed she is now worshipping the Father face to face!
You all are in our prayers,
Reggie and Ronnan
Sharon Wesson
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Tim and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about your Loss. God Bless you and yours!
Kasey, I’m sorry to hear about your Grand Mother!
Danny & Martha Simmons
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and friend. She fed me many good meals when I was growing up. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She always had a beautiful smile and spirit. She will be missed by all that knew her. Praying for the family
David Campbell
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Gladys was a good, godly lady. She and John raised good children. She will be missed.
Debbie Condrey
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
They don't come any sweeter than Gladys. She was always so nice to be around. Prayers for your family.
Gail McClung Ferrell
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Gladys was a lady that was loved by many, a sweet Godly loving woman.
Eddie L Powell
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Sorry for the family loss prayers