Lois Faye Gladding, 88, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, with her husband at her side. Born in Fowler, Indiana to William Warner & Leafie Ethel VanDeripe on December 17, 1921. She was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Samuel W.; sons, George (Cindy) of Manilla, Indiana, and David, William, Steven (Tammy) all of Fort Wayne; sister, Mildred (Wilson) Keel of South Whitley; six grandchildren; and two great-grand-daughters. She was preceded in death by one brother; and one sister. Service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, Fort Wayne. Calling is from 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8404 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, with one hour prior to service. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to Waynedale United Methodist Church, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home or Northeast Cancer Services. For ease & simplicity in ordering sympathy floral arrangements online, from the comfort & convenience of your home or office, please visit our website at www.memorygardensfloral.com. Numerous photographs for you to browse and a price range for every budget. This is a local floral ordering service and is under the complete direction & supervision of the staff at Covington Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.