Gladys Anderson Telfer (Wyant), 83, of Kearney, Mo., passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 16, 1937 to Vernon and Edna Wyant (Baker). She lived in the Kearney Holt area most of her life. She retired from the Kearney McDonald’s in 2020. She was known as “Grandma” to so many.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond and Dale; a daughter, Donna Bush Keefhaver; and a great granddaughter, Lila Pogue.
She leaves behind her daughter, Lisa McEntire (Ron), of Kearney; a granddaughter, Kalee Johnson (Zach), of Kearney; grandsons, Randy Pogue (Kristin), of Kearney and Ron Pogue (Amber), of Amboy, Illinois; four great grandchildren, Karter, Kinsley, Olan, and Devlynn; sister, Leona “Sis”; two brothers, Frank “Dutch” and Joe; and so many nieces, nephews, and friends that she adored.
Gladys will be in state from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home with a graveside service the following morning at 10 a.m., October 9, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Kearney, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Our Sincere Condolences
My prayers and sympathies for the family of this dear sweet lady.
Lynn Garrett Noyes
My heart goes out to you after this sudden loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Blackwood
Gladys was the most loving and kind person I’ve ever met. If prosperity was measured by the number of lives we touched, and the joy we spread, she was the wealthiest person on the planet. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time of sorrow.
Dr Brian Kelling
From all of us-Our deepest condolences
I remember being a kid in Holt when she owned the restaurant. She would “skadaddle” us out of the kitchen to go outside and play. Her breakfasts were the best ever! Always making sure we weren’t hungry :). We send our prayers and love to you all during this time. She will be missed by so many. She was a Kearney Icon.
Love you CiCi.
Rhonda Lewis
