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Obituary For Mrs. Gladys Braden Reese
Gladys Marie, 83, was born on February 2, 1938 in Natchitoches, Parish to the parentage of Hattie L. Thompson-Shepherd and James Leo Braden. Gladys expressed hope in Christ at an early age. She exchanged this life on Earth for one of Eternal Life on January 28, 2022.
Gladys and her mother moved to Shreveport, Louisiana where she sojourned through the Caddo Parish School System, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School 1956. She attended Southern University, Baton Rouge, where she studied Microbiology. She obtained a Masters in Bacteriology from the University of Miami and went on to obtain her Doctoral degree.
Dr. Gladys Marie Braden-Reese was a modern-day Hidden Figure, being noted as the First African American Marine Biologist below the Mason Dixon Line. She served as Chief Biologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, N.O.A.A, from 1965 on to her Retirement in 2011. Dr. Braden- Reese, spent innumerable hours at sea, analyzing, observing, and accessing fish and mammals.
Gladys Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton B. Reese, parents, Hattie Thompson-Shepherd, James Leo Braden, stepfather, Morris, son, Brian Reese, bonus sister, Mary Jean Shepherd-Andrews, nephew, Richard D. Allen, bonus brother, Jerry Jewel Shepherd, and double first cousin Almond Braden.
Gladys leaves an indelible imprint and memories in the hearts of her children; son, Michael B. Reese (Brenda), daughter, Carla Clark (Louis). Grandchildren; Christopher Reese (Sade), Antonio S. Clark, Antonece Clark. Great-Grandchildren; Mila’, CJ, and Zoey. Nieces; Anita Yvette Shepherd-Jones (Joe), Tanya Balthazar, Lisha Marie Andrews. Nephews; Paul H. Allen, Shaun Panyee King, Eric F. Andrews. Double First Cousins; Nettie L. Baker, Sandra B. Wright, and William Braden. Half-sisters; Carol Price and Denise Braden. Half-brother, Rev. James L. Braden Jr. (Sharon). As well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and Facebook friends.
Viewing will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Christian Love COLG, 4707 Martin Luther King, Moss Point, Mississippi. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in Gabriel Cemetery, Market Street; Pascagoula, Mississippi.
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Add A CondolenceMrs. Reese was always kind and friendly. She always made me feel special. I will praying for your family's healing during these trying times. God bless you all.
Gladys was a strong, phenomenal Lady! She pathed the way for so many women, myself included, to serve as Fishery Biologists!! NASA has Katherine Johnson, but I will be forever indebted to Glayds Reese! My deepest sympathy, Kimberley Johnson
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Louise Wong56kh
To the Reese Family,
Our Condolences for you loss!
Vincent & Doreen
Hello Reese family I was honored to serve this formidable, very intelligent woman at Summerfield and what's so amazing is like me being from Moss Point you know most people but I was amazed to chat with her on occasion when I did work prn and learned she worked at NOAA with my godmother Mrs Holloway my prayers to all of you and blessings from the lord as you remember your dearly departed loved one. She was a mile marker in the community and you all should be very proud of her legacy she has left. Thank you
John H Davis II LPN
Gladys was a phenomenal woman and friend. She will be missed. You have our prayers. The Cowan Family
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow following the loss of your mother. We would like to wish you comfort during this difficult time, and please accept our deepest sympathies.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
