Gladys Smith Pettway died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was 92.

A longtime resident of Vicksburg, Mrs. Pettway had lived in the Memphis area for the last six years. She was a native of Jefferson County and was the daughter of Willie and Sallie Smith.

She was a member of the Aldersgate Class at Crawford Street United Methodist Church and retired as purchasing agent for the City of Vicksburg.

She is survived by a son, James Buford “Jimmy” Pettway Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Priscilla Pettway Griffith of Byhalia; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

Glenwood Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Crawford Street United Methodist Church, 1408 Cherry St., Vicksburg, MS 39180.