Mrs. Gladys Simmons Braxton, age 87, of Westville, Florida passed away December 31, 2024, at her home. She was born March 11, 1937, in Ponce de Leon, Florida to the late Thomas Jefferson Simmons and Lela Mae Carnley Simmons. In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her son, Carl Jeffery Braxton, three brothers, Clyde Simmons, Cletus Simmons, and Tommy Simmons, and one sister, Lela Cassidy.
Mrs. Braxton is survived by her husband of 70 years, Walter Carl Braxton Jr. of Westville, FL; one daughter, Karen Dale Braxton Reynolds and husband John B. Reynolds of Westville, FL; one grandchild, Gary Boone Reynolds and wife Alisha; three great-grandchildren, Allison Reynolds, Grayson Reynolds, and Braxton Reynolds; one brother, Cleathen Simmons; one sister, Clela Braxton; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 3, 2025, in the Old Mt. Zion Church Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home and Bonifay Crematory in charge of arrangements.