Gladyce Manley Friedholm

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, Gladyce Highsmith Manley Friedholm, precious mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully at age 89, just a week short of her 90th birthday, which she was always so proud to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day every year. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, at Waco Memorial Park, 6623 South Interstate 35, Robinson TX 76706. Gladyce was born on March 17, 1929, to Addie Mobley Highsmith and Uel J. Highsmith of McLennan County, Texas. She was a graduate of Waco High School, Class of 1947, and Durham Business College of Waco. In 1949 she married Richard M. Manley in Austin, Texas, and enjoyed 35 wonderful years together before his passing in 1984. She later wed Murray Friedholm in 1990, and they shared 15 beautiful years together before his passing in 2005. She was an active member of Merak Temple #104 Daughters of the Nile, where she served as queen from 1963-1966. She was also a member of The Altrusa Club and longtime member of Lakewood Christian Church, where she was an active member of the Chancel Choir for 46 years. She had a passion for music and the arts, which drew her to many hobbies such as writing poetry, floral design, decorating and oil painting. She was well known for her artistic eye and for the ability to see ordinary things in a beautiful and interesting way. She was employed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department from 1966-1977. Shortly after the death of her first husband, she took a job with Bailey Insurance Company and Wilkirson-Hatch Funeral Home, before retiring in 1992. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, H.D. Highsmith of Fort Worth, Texas; her late husband, Richard “Dick” Manley of Waco; her nephew, Charles “Chuck” Highsmith of Tyler, Texas; and her husband, Murray Friedholm of Waco. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Camp and her husband, Larry, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; her granddaughter, Lesley Camp Bush and her husband, David, of Monroe, Louisiana; her grandson, Anthony Camp and his wife, Aubre, of Monroe; and niece, Sherry Highsmith Crouch of Fort Worth; as well as four precious great-grandchildren, Calder, Molly Kate and Brodie Bush, and Asher Camp. Gladyce was known for her free spirit and her passion for life. She loved big and lived life to the fullest, and nothing was more important to her than her family. She will be missed more than words can express, but we are thankful she has been reunited with her Savior, Jesus Christ and given a new and perfect body and mind. We are certain she is laughing and loving life in Heaven, surrounded by her many friends and loved ones. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Old Jefferson Community Care Center and Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for their compassion, care and concern for Gladyce during her final days. Flowers may be sent to Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home 6101 Bosque Blvd. Waco, TX 76710. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; or to Lakewood Christian Church of Waco. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.