Gladys Marie Baugher

Gladys Marie Baugher, age 80, of Ligonier passed away on Sunday February 9, 2014 following an extended illness and a recent stroke at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born on February 10, 1934 the daughter of Harley Franklin & Dovie (Boeman) Ware. She was married to Day Baugher, he preceded her in death in July of 2000. She is survived by her children, Wanda (Al) McKinney of Nicholasville, KY, Kathryn Day of Ligonier, IN, and Mark A. Day Sr. of Ligonier; 5 grandchildren, Greg McKinney, Lisa Jeffers, Tonya Day, Mark Day Jr,, Michael Day; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a husband, John Day. She was passionate about cooking and either managed or owned her own restaurant her entire working life. She was a member of New Heights Baptist Church in Fort Wayne. In the church she was considered a prayer warrior and had always been a faithful and steadfast servant of Christ. She will always be remembered as someone who loved her family dearly, was always there for them, and place the needs of others above her own. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 11AM on Friday February 14, 2014 Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor Gary Lovens will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Family and friends will be received from 6-9 PM on Thursday February 13, 2014 at Yeager Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to New Heights Baptist Church, 1816 Klug Drive; Fort Wayne 46818.