Gladys Mae Hollis, age 90, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Generations of Vernon in Vernon, AL.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Gilmore Addition of Sulligent City Cemetery. Rev. Donny Smith and Bishop Andre Evans to officiate.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 12:00pm until 1:00pm.

Pallbearers: Jonathan Hollis, Terry Nolen, Cedric Lathon, Christopher Hollis, Thomas Massey,

Brandon Cox, Julius Johnson

Honorary Pallbearers : Rashad Johnson, Tim Clark, Robert Turner, Al Elbert, James Hollis, Jr.,

Clarence Davis, Freddie McKinney, Danny J. Otts, Steve Hackman, Randy Guyton

Ms. Gladys was born on December 19, 1932 in Lamar County, AL to the late James Frank Johnson and the late Evie Victoria Hollis.  She was married to the late George Hollis.  Ms. Gladys graduated from Todd Training School with the class of 1951.  She worked from a young age doing several jobs in Sulligent from Jumper's Chicken Poultry, as a cook for various restaurants, to a housekeeper for the Glenn's.  She enjoyed fishing and talking on the phone with friends and relatives.

The family wants to thank everyone for the participation in the celebration of Gladys's life.  The outpouring from the community, family and friends was remarkable, to which we can never repay.

Survived By:

Son: James Hollis (Sally), Winfield, AL

Daughter: Debra Brown (Prince), Vernon, AL

Brother: Randy Johnson (Gloria), Sulligent, AL

Sister: Dorothy Powell, Charlotte, NC

Daughter In Law: Marie Hollis, Hamilton, AL

Grandchildren: Jonathan (Jacqueline), Tiffany, Terry (Amber),

Megan , Stephanie, Cedric (Ashley), Christopher (Natasha),

Dewon (Shaniqua), Marshika (Jemarus), Ronica (Erik), Shay (Carlos)

Great Grandchildren: 21

GG Grandchildren: 1

Host of Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death By:

Parents: James Frank and Evie Victoria/Addie Johnson

Husband: George Hollis, Sr.

Brother: Frank

Sons: Donnie Ray Hollis and George Hollis, Jr.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing