Mrs. Gladys Hodge Bishop Shockley's Obituary
Funeral Service for Mrs. Gladys Hodge Bishop Shockley, 97, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Shane Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Five Points Belcher Cemetery in Chambers County at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Radney Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gladys Hodge Bishop Shockley, affectionately known as Gladys, left this world for her heavenly home on April 4, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on September 25, 1927, in Chambers County, Alabama, Gladys was a beacon of love and generosity throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her. She passed away peacefully in Alexander City, Alabama, surrounded by the love of her family.
Gladys's life was one marked by devotion to her family and her faith. She is survived by a loving and large family that includes her daughter, Chrystal (Ted) Foreman; her son, Alvin (Becky) Bishop; son-in-law, Ricky Morgan; daughter-in-law, Mary Shockley; daughter-in-law, Candice Shockley; grandchildren, Ken (Avery) Bishop, Becky Linn Bishop, Todd Foreman, Elizabeth (Jason) Headley, Ricky (Brandi) Morgan II, Josh (Emily) Morgan, Julia (John) Upton, Felecia (Chuck) Bowen, Stephanie (Daniel) Grigsby, and Greg Pike; along with numerous cherished great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her life was a testament to the enduring bonds of family, and her legacy will be carried on through the generations that follow.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Ben and Lula Hodge; her first husband, Ewert Murphy Bishop; her second husband, Doy Fred Shockley; her children, Richard Lee "Rickey" Shockley, Sr., Cathy Shockley Morgan, and Fred Shockley; her grandson, Richard Lee Shockley, Jr.; and her siblings, Gaynell Wood, Mary Lou Caldwell, Jimmie Fetner, Sara Thornton, Keith Hodge, George Hodge, and Charlie Hodge.
Gladys's professional life was spent in the textile industry, where she excelled as a Quality Control Inspector. Her keen eye for detail and unwavering work ethic served her well in her career, and she took great pride in her work. However, it was her involvement in her church and the broader community that truly defined her.
A woman of deep faith, Gladys was a long-standing member of New Elkahatchee Baptist Church, where she was heavily involved in missions. Her commitment to her faith was evident in every aspect of her life, and she inspired many with her steadfastness and spirit.
Her interests and hobbies were a reflection of her loving and generous nature. Gladys was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, often donating her handcrafted dresses to the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. She was renowned for her delicious tea cakes and took joy in sharing them with friends and family. Her garden was her sanctuary, and she generously shared its bounty of vegetables and canned goods with others. Gladys's hands were rarely still, as she always sought to stay busy, creating, nurturing, and giving.
Perhaps most notably, Gladys was a strong Christian lady whose life was a living example of love, generosity, and faith. She loved her family dearly, and her actions always spoke louder than words. She instilled in her family the values of kindness, hard work, and service to others.
Gladys will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her memory will be cherished, and her influence will continue to be felt through the love she shared and the lives she touched. As we say goodbye to this remarkable woman, we take comfort in the knowledge that her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she loved.
The family would like to give special thanks to Cindy Coggins and Roberta Brager for the wonderful love, care and support they gave to Mrs. Shockley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to New Elkahatchee Baptist Church, 3380 Elkahatchee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010.
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