Viola Gladys

Viola Gladys Graham (1897-1989), the youngest daughter in the photograph was known as Auntie Gladys for years. She married Daniel Gallup and had two daughters. Daniel Gallup was an abusive spouse, emotionally and physically, a very malevolent person, and she put up with it for years. In those days, one just managed with what one had. He had to have one of his legs amputated but remained abusive nevertheless.

Auntie Gladys, however, was very kindly and greeted everyone with friendliness and appreciation. Her last years were her happiest and everyone missed her terribly when she died. You can see from the photograph her humour and joy.

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