Gladys Hardeman-Sutton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Reflections of her life Gladys, Marie, Hardeman- Sutton born Friday, July 22,1949 Boca Raton,Florida to the late Mary Lou Hardeman and Wilson Hardeman, Fort Pierce Florida Gladys was a long life resident of Pompano Beach, Florida attended Coleman Elementary for primary studies and secondary Blanche Ely High School class of 1967. Passionate and eager to continue her thirst for higher education at the University of South Florida and Florida, Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida BA/BS Psychology/ Sociology in 1978 and MS 1981 Fascinated and driven to become a beacon of light within her community, Gladys served within various positions, The Salvation Army of South Florida, Catholic Charities of South Florida, BCEVS of South Florida and Pompano Beach Housing Authority Commissioner. Hard work and perseverance catapulted her to become a prominent figure within the community. Gladys served over 36 years uplifting and upholding the needs of others. Upon retiring in 2013 she continued pouring into the greater good. Virtuous and faithful woman of God radiated through out her life span. Always praying, encouraging, tidying, assisting others. The epitome of an obedient servant of God. Faithful member of Morning Glory Ministers, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, residing Pastor Dorothy Sutton, Holding the title of President of Rainbow Women. Gladys was the perfect example of Faith-Truth and Love to her family. Full of compassion and commitment to keeping the family whole. Tough love is what she served to anyone seeking guidance. Always giving of herself. Never turning her back on anyone. She possessed a never ending unconditional love for her family. She was the glue that kept the family intact. She leaves to cherish her impeccable legacy to her bold and beautiful daughters Sherrell, Rena Hardeman, of Pompano, Beach, Florida, and Gail Elisa Sutton-Pauling of Coral Springs Florida. One son-in-law, Dr. Daryl Pauling, Sr. of Coral Springs Florida. Three unique grand children, Daryl, Pauling, Jr. (her Dj) of Coral Springs Florida, Bishon A. Weston (her Bopp) of Pompano Beach, Florida and Gabrielle I. Pauling (her princess) of Coral Spring Florida. She is survive by three sisters, and two brothers Doris, McFadden of Pompano Beach, Florida Ivy Davis of Pompano Beach, Florida. Jackie Hardeman of Fort Pierce, Florida. Dennis, Hardeman, of Pompano, Beach, Florida, Stacey, Hardeman, of Fort Pierce, Florida She leaves behind a host of loving first cousins. Loved and adored, nieces and nephews and a church family that truly loved and deeply cared for her.

Gladys Hardeman-Sutton

July 22, 1949 - August 23, 2023