Mrs. Gladys Slade Burns passed from this life into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 4, 2018. She was born June 1, 1933 to John Emmitt Slade and Mildred Conn Slade in Sicily Island, LA.

Gladys loved her family and her church and she filled her life with music. Her love of country and the privilege to vote was something she did not take lightly. Always watching and listening, she was fascinated with politics. She was quick to help if needed and her work ethic was beyond reproach. She taught us about God, she made us strong and she showed us how to love and for those things we are forever grateful.

Survivors include (redacted to protect privacy) her daughter, Elizabeth Wallace (Buddy), sons, Glenn Avants (Eva), David Avants (Tiffany), grandchildren, Todd Wallis, Jason Avants, Nathan Avants, Chastity Milton, Candace McDowell, Seth Avants, Maddie Ginn, Zach Avants, 11 great grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Dixie Jean Starnes and Gertha Lea White, the father of her children, Ernest Avants, husband, Paul Burns, grandson, Shane Wallis and great granddaughter, Kelsey Avants. In the later years of her life she met Lawrence Kyzar who became her constant companion and the love of her life until he was called home.