HIGDON, Gladys Vera - It is with sadness that the family of the late Gladys Vera Higdon announces her passing on April 1, 2011 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, aged 85. Gladys is predeceased by her parents, Jim and Eliza Beaton; Grandson, Devin Pelletier; sister, Gertrude Lush; brothers, Gordon Beaton, Roland Beaton, Nelson Beaton, Cornelius Beaton, and Lionel Beaton. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are husband, Harold; children, Linda Higdon, Roger (Ivy ) Higdon, Heather (Paul Wheeler) Higdon; five grandchildren, Bryan, Nancy, Roger, Rory, and Shea; five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Caleb, Camille, Caitlyn and Chloe; sister, Mary Loder; as well as a number of nieces nephews relatives and friends. Visitation took place Sunday April 3, 2011 at 2-4 and 7-9 pm from Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The Funeral Service took place Monday April 4, 2011 at 2 pm from Evangel Pentecostal Church with Pastor Marvin Burton officiating. Flowers greatly accepted as well in her memory donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pallbearers: Roger Higdon, Paul Wheeler, Dave Loder, Glen Robinson, Milton Warren, and Ron Mosher. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 10 Bayley Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.