Gloria Kas passed peacefully on April 8, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida after an extended illness at the age of 74.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Stanley Kas, of Gadsden, children, Deborah Lightsey (partner-Sharon Pinkstaff) of Chelsea, AL, Dennis Lightsey (fianc-Nancy Bolyard) of Hoover, AL, Donna Peak (husband-Craig Peak) of Albany, GA, son, Dennis Kas, of Nobelsville, IN, brothers, Thomas Crews Jr. (wife-Gina) and Michael Crews (partner-Walter Bickmann), sister, Faye Crews (partner-Janice Barnett), Grandchildren, JR Shaw, AJ, Jake and Shane Lightsey, Michael and Matthew Peak, Daniel Venters, Jade, Cheyenne and Austen Kas. Great Grandchildren, Damien, Victoria and Jake Lightsey Jr., Micah Peak, Aubree Shaw, Sydney, Brady, Jacoby, Charlie, Meghan and Isaac Kas. Cathy Kas (daughter-in-law).
She is preceded in death by Jesse (JP) Lightsey Jr (husband), Katherine (Kitty) Lightsey (daughter) Sarah Michael and Thomas Crews Sr. (parents), JP Lightsey Sr, Rachel Lightsey (in-laws) and Lee Anthony Crews (brother).
Gloria's funeral and graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. Viewing will be Friday, April 10, 2015 from 6-8 pm. Reverend Daniel Barkley will officiate the ceremony and will be assisted by Reverend Wade Acton. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gloria's life. In lieu of flowers, Gloria and the family requests that memorial contributions for the purpose of liver research at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida be sent to: Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32246. Please include a note that the gift is in memory of Gloria Kas and include your return address for donation receipt purposes. Checks should be made out to Mayo Clinic

Gloria was born on December 27th, 1940 in Barnesville, GA. She was an active and dedicated member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and has called Gadsden home for over 50 years. We will remember her as a kind, gentle and patient mother who encouraged us to pursue our goals and to always keep family first in our hearts. She always had more time for her family than she did for herself, which we appreciated, and will be extremely missed. We have lost her smile only for a while but have gained an angel to watch over us always. We love you Mom, you were the best we could have ever asked for.
The family would also like to thank the Mayo Clinic staff, doctors, and Dr. Carpenter for all their efforts, dedication and hard work to make Mom's final days as comfortable as possible.