Austin American-Statesman 11/28/1989
(C. Avis Catalog entry #445)
p. 14
Gladys Roberson Avis
Gladys Roberson Avis. 96, of Marshall, Texas, passed away November 25, 1989.
She was a longtime Austin resident. She was born March 21, 1893, in Henrietta. Texas. Mrs. Avis was a homemaker, and a graduate of Farwell (Texas) High School. She was a member or the Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded In death by her husband, A.W. "Jake" Avis in 1976; and a son, Jake Avis, Jr.. in 1961.
Survivors include two grandsons, Reverend Dave Avis of Marshall, Charles Avis of Pasadena, California, two great-grandchildren, James and Davis Avis, one daughter-in-law, Mrs. W.W. Collins of Fort Worth; one brother, Dwight Chilos of Dallas.
Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, at Austin Memorial Park, with Reverend Mary Avis officiating.
Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. in charge of arrangements. 214-938-7777.
[Note: "Dwight Chiles" is the brother of Mrs. Collins, no relation to Gladys]