Perdue, Gladys Aldridge

Gladys Aldridge Perdue, of Copper Hill, left her earthly home on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2011, to join her husband, Carl Wayne Perdue. She was born on August 30, 1928, to George Wellington Aldridge and Artie Florence Hale who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Sowders Chapel, Shawsville. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Julien and Sharon Perdue, of Christiansburg, Brenda and Terry Young, of Roanoke, and Loretta and Scott Sensabaugh, of Fairfield. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Whitney Perdue, of Christiansburg, Mark Perdue, of Virginia Beach, and Michael Young, of Roanoke. She also leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Suzy Hamilton, Ruby Sloan, and Mary Martin, for their excellent care until she made her home at Wheatland Hills. They would also like to thank the staff at Wheatland for making her comfortable during her last days on earth. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, after 6 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family will be at the home of Julien and Sharon Perdue at 75 Overland Drive, Christiansburg, Va., at all other times. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Condolences to the family may be made at www. gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, 540-745-2007.