Gladys R. Peterson, 76, of Houston, passed away May 17, 2009. She was born on August 10, 1932 to Oscar & Hertha Schultz Sicko in Sublime. She married George A. Peterson on May 24, 1949 in Hallettsville. She and George had many wonderful years together and were blessed with three boys to love.

Gladys was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She cherished her time with her family. One of her favorite hobbies was collecting dolls. She had a doll shop in Houston where she worked for many years. Gladys had a tender heart and always thought of others before herself. She was loved by all and will be missed greatly!

Gladys is survived by: husband George; 3 sons, Vance Peterson & wife Tabitha of Sealy, Scott Peterson & wife Heather of Katy, and Todd Peterson & wife Robyn of Katy; 3 sisters, Irene Rutledge of Hallettsville, Velma Sargent of San Antonio, and Cymbeline Meyer of Victoria; and 5 grandchildren, Peyton, Preston, Lauren, Richard, and Caitlyn Peterson.

Gladys was preceded in death by: parents; 2 brothers, Myron Douglas Sicko, and Velbert Sicko; and sister Dorothy Nell Hallowich.

Service: 10:30 am, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Kubena Funeral Home. Visitation: 9 am, Wednesday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. Terry Horton. Pallbearers: Mark Bordelon, Phillip Cadman, Charles Coldewey, J.D. Redfield, Dee Rodgers, and David Sicko. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery.