Vera Mae Gladden, 90, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born on May 29, 1932, in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late BB and Nora Brazell. She leaves behind loving husband , Reverend William L. Gladden.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Ronald Gladden, William "Billy" Gladden (Pamela), Wayne Gladden (Cathy), Debra Kelly (Ric), Kimberly Nekos (Russ); as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Along with her parents, BB "Birg" and Nora Brazell, she is preceded in death by daughter, Linda Faye Gladden; a grandson, Allen Gladden; and sister, Pearl Dixon; and brothers, Moses Brazell, Willie Brazell, Sr., and Albert Brazell.

The family would like to express their appreciation towards Tammy Houser and Patricia Rutledge for taking such wonderful care of Mrs. Gladden.

The funeral service for Mrs. Gladden will be held at 1 o'clock on Saturday, July 16th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Drive Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12 o'clock. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC.