Gladys B. Muckenfuss

Gladys Bell Muckenfuss-Ridgeville Mrs. Gladys Bell Muckenfuss, wife of the late Kenneth B. Muckenfuss, Sr., passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Summerville Medical Center. She was 87. Mrs. Muckenfuss was born June 12, 1924, in Cottageville, SC, daughter of the late Jessie Edgar Bell and Hazel Adams Bell. She attended Cottageville public schools. She was the pillow and heart of her family. She had great interpersonal skills and was a woman of great character and integrity. She was known for her outgoing friendly spirit. She retired in 1970 as a franchise sales representative with Ashecraft Corporation. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church and a devoted Christian where, in her earlier years, was active in many aspects of the church’s work. Her church fellowship was very important to her. Thus it seems fitting to herald her life with the epitaph of “Well done my Faithful Servant”. Survivors include one daughter; Marie M. Thomas (Frank) of Ridgeville; one son; Kenneth B. Muckenfuss, Jr., DC and his partner, Sharon Wilkens of Mt. Pleasant and her children Kimberly Tabrizian and her husband Dr. Amir Tabrizian and their children; Cameron and Capers and son; Coach Brian Wilkins (Whitney) and their children Wyatt, Jude and Toby, two grandchildren; Dr. Natalie Rogers (Jeff) of Stratham, NH and Brian D. Muckenfuss (Shannon) of Davenport, IA, four great grandchildren, one sister; Elmira B. Ellison of Miami, FL and one nephew; Howard Muckenfuss, Jr., of Ridgeville. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 2 o’clock at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 244 S. Main Street, Ridgeville with Rev. Jack Bailey and Rev. Barry Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Bonnerest Cemetery, S. Main Street, Ridgeville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation to be held Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011, from 6 to 8 o’clock at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be George Muckenfuss, III, A.W. Muckenfuss, Marion Green, Rodney Rogers, Edward (Bubby) Rogers and Don Vaughan. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bonnerest Cemetery, 311 S. Main Street, Ridgeville, SC 29472 or Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, PO Box 193, Ridgeville, SC 29472. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Debbie Blakely, Cheryl Calvert and Jenell Yates for their faithful visits and support. A special thanks to caregiver Cathy Jackson. Also Richard E. Buzhardt, DC of Batesburg who supported and maintained her health for the past forty years. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483(843) 873-4040.

Gladys B. Muckenfuss

June 12, 1924 - December 17, 2011