Gladys Roland Bearden

Gladys Roland Bearden, 85, of Dawsonville died Monday January 19, 2009 at her residence following a period of declining health.

A lifelong resident of Dawson County, Mrs. Bearden was a homemaker and a member of Amicalola Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Malcolm Bearden; parents, John Henry and Rebecca Roland; sisters, Esta Worley, Elda Roland, Geneva Wilson, Alice Phyfe; and brother, Donas D. Roland.

She is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 21, 2009 at 2 oâ