Bedigrew, Gladys, May (Laramore), 88, retired nurse, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Manor Care in Wichita.

Gladys was born January 29, 1922, in Hunter, Missouri to William and Nellie Ione (Walter) Laramore. She married Cecil Eugene Bedigrew on August 2, 1942, in Pratt, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1982.

Survivors include her son, Cecil (Marcia) Bedigrew, Jr. of Keister, Minnesota; daughters, Cecilia (Randy) Huddleston of Augusta, and Debra (Lloyd) Carriker of Ada, Kansas; brother William "Bill" Laramore of Peabody, Kansas; and a sister Shirley Shumate of Erie, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; brothers, Smith Gentry Laramore, Harold Laramore; and a sister, Marie Wick.

Gladys loved to quilt, enjoyed crafts, dolls in particular, music and traveling. She spent many years in New Mexico and loved the mountains.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established with the Augusta Public Library, 1609 State Street, Augusta, Kansas 67010, or in care of the funeral home.

Dunsford~Zeiner Funeral Home,
201 East Fifth Avenue, Augusta, Kansas, (316) 775-6363 www.dunsford~zeiner.com