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Gladys Oaks Masters

February 28, 1934 — January 3, 2025

Corbin, KY

Gladys Oaks Masters, age 90, of Corbin, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at The Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. 

She devoted her life to homemaking, creating a sanctuary filled with love and laughter for her family. Her dedication to Steele's Chapel Christian Church reflected her strong faith, the cornerstone of her life. Gladys was a beacon of light and love, always there with a comforting word or a gentle hug. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Lloyd Masters; parents, Leslie and Martha Jane Rogers Oaks; two sisters, Flossie Huff, and Lorene Goodin; brothers, Charlie, Glenn, and Jim Oaks, and a son-in-law, Mark Durbin 

Gladys is survived by her three children, Connie Click, John David Masters, and Donna Lacey; grandchildren, Will Click (Diana), Jake Click (Katie), and Emily Rose Lacey; stepdaughter, Debbie Hammond (David); and five step-grandchildren, Brian Lacey, Stephanie Smith, James Smith (Danielle), Brian Durbin, and Jessica Durbin. 

Visitation will begin Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM. at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM., with Bro. Andrew Darden officiating.

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Visitation

Saturday, January 11, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home

607 Master St., Corbin, KY 40701

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Memorial Service

Saturday, January 11, 2025

11:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home

607 Master St., Corbin, KY 40701

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