Gladys Evelyn McDaniel

Gladys Evelyn (Auvil) McDaniel, age 74, a resident of Philippi, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her residence after an extended battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother who always had a smile on her face for visitors. Gladys was born June 1, 1947 in Philippi, a daughter of the late Dorsey and Mary Madeline (Swick) Thompson. Gladys was preceded in death by her first husband of 20 years, Clyde Auvil and is survived by her husband of 35 years, Raube McDaniel.

Surviving are children: Loretta Auvil of Champaign, IL; Glen Auvil and wife Dyanna of Philippi; Julia Morris and husband Brian of Philippi; and Paul David McDaniel and wife Jennifer of Cincinnati, OH.

Also surviving are siblings: Carol Heatherly and husband Roger of Kingsland, GA; Edna Waugaman of Philippi; Gloria Smith of Fairmont; and Michael Thompson of Buckhannon; sister-in-law, Berta Thompson of Buckhannon; brother-in-law Robbie Waugaman of Philippi; Grandchildren: Abagayle and Clint Auvil, Andrew and Tilden Morris, and Jack, Madeline, and Sam McDaniel as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gladys was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Thompson of Buckhannon, brother-in-laws, Randy Smith of Fairmont, James Kelley of Philippi, and Elbert (Sonny) Annon, and sister-in-law, Shirley Thompson.

She graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1964. She worked as a secretary for Heart and Hand for many years. Gladys was a member of the Nestorville United Methodist Church and served faithfully. She enjoyed traveling with Raube on his service calls. Gladys sang with the Nestorville Guys and Gals, she was a member of the Woodman of the World, the Tacy Homemaker Club, and Barbour County Farm Bureau where she had served as secretary. She was a seamstress, baker, gardener and farmer and was also known as the pizza lady. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday November 27, from 6-8 pm and on Sunday November 28, from 8 am – 2 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the Tacy Crossroads Cemetery.