Gladys M. Tuggle 88, of Columbus, formerly of Webb City, Mo. died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Columbus. She was born July 4, 1933 to Orlando William McKnight and Juanita (Butler) McKnight in Carterville, Mo.
Gladys worked at the Webb City Junior High School as a cook for 29 years until her retirement in 1995. She had lived in Webb City all except the last five years of her life, which she spent in Columbus. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Webb City, Mo.
Gladys married Donald Hugh Tuggle December 14, 1951. He preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Tuggle in 2016; her mother, Juanita McKnight in 1999; and her father, Orlando McKnight in 1987
Gladys is survived by her children, Michael Tuggle (Kirstin) Joplin, Mo. and Debra Pryor (Tom) ; her sister and best friend Bea Dininger; and her brother William Glen McKnight; a niece, Vicki Coots (Jim); six grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Monday, January 24, from 9 a.m. until time of service at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Webb City, Mo. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow services at Mount Hope Cemetery in Webb City, Mo. Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.