Gladys Marie Benard Warren

Gladys Marie Benard Warren, age 85, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her residence in Bolivar, TN. Private Family Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at the Stanton Cemetery in Stanton, TN with Bro. Joshua Clark officiating. Mrs. Warren was born on April 13, 1935, in Fayette County to the late Joe Seymour and Jennie Bell Jackson Benard. She worked most of her life as a seamstress. She was thankful for her family and especially those who cared for her in recent days. She enjoyed the beauty of nature and especially loved flowers. She is survived by her best friend and companion, Kenneth Hadley of Bolivar, TN; one son, Ronald Wayne Wages (Patty) of Brownsville, TN; one step-son, Mike Warren; one step-daughter, Lisa Warren Price (Joe), and one sister, Lucille Robison. She leaves a legacy of two grandchildren, Courtney Wages Jackson (Johnny), Holly Wages Baggett, and her step-granddaughter, Bonnie Warren. She also leaves five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Powell Warren, Jr.; one daughter, Tina Marie Wages and one sister, Joan Benard. In lieu of flowers, family has requested memorials be made to the Hardeman Adoptable Animals, P.O. Box 513, Bolivar, TN 38008. Due to restrictions placed on funeral homes by the state of TN, the Warren Family will have a private family burial. You are encouraged to visit our website at www.leaandsimmons.com to leave your personal condolences for the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.