Sister Gladys Block, 80, of Prescott

Sister Gladys Block was born January 14, 1942, in Prescott, Arkansas, to the late Robert C. Block and Queen Esther Latin Block. She was a graduate of McRae School. Sister Gladys Block was a homemaker. She loved to cook, canning, taking care of family members, talking on the phone, raising her garden, hosting bake sales and loved memorizing the Books of The Bible and Scriptures. 

In 1976, Sister Gladys Block visited an old store church, The United Pentecostal Church in Prescott, where the Lord saved her soul and changed her life. Sister Gladys Block began her Christian journey by conducting Bible Study, knocking on doors witnessing and passing out church tracks, helping sell peanut brittle patties for the church. She served as a Sunday school teacher, devoting one hour of prayer each day, church secretary, studying the word of God and loved attending different church events.

During her Christian walk with God, she also led to be part of UPC of both Arkadelphia and Laneburg, Arkansas, before being led back to Prescott. After the church closed in 2017, God led her and other church members to New Life Church in Hope, Arkansas where she served the Lord until her death. Sister Gladys was a church warrior for 47 years. She quietly departed this life on January 13, 2023. 

Sister Block was predeceased by her aforementioned parents, Robert and Queen Esther Latin Block; daughter, Denesa Byrd; one sister, Estelle Tidwell and two brothers: Robert Block, Jr. and Anderson “Chuck” Block. Sister Gladys Block leaves to cherish her memories, three sons: Frederick E. Morgan, Sr. of Texarkana, TX, Clifford Morgan, Jr (Jutta) of Furth, Germany and Jamie J. Hawthorne of Prescott; one daughter, Latresa L. Williams (Michael) of Stamps, Arkansas; three grandsons: Frederick Morgan, Jr. of Prescott, Javon Zachery of Texarkana and John-Aaron Biddle and fiancé Shayla Beasley of Magnolia, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Jamya Hawthorne of Prescott; one great-granddaughter, Ashley Morgan of Lonoke, Arkansas; five brothers: Dan Lewis Block Sr. of Rockford, Illinois, Thomas Block of Troy, Ohio, Ricky Block of Prescott, Freddy Block (Mary) of Prescott, and Kenneth Block (Anette) of Hope, Arkansas; three sisters: Opal Lee Hall and Mae Belle Samuels of Prescott, Carolyn Bozman of Jacksonville, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives, friends and three special people she deeply loved: Beverly Gierth, Reggie Gierth and Doris Blakely Pearson.

Sister Block’s Homegoing Celebration was held January 28th at New Life Church of Hope, Arkansas.  Her earthly body was laid to rest in Snell Cemetery in Emmet, Arkansas.

Sister Gladys’ online guest book is available at www.brandonsmortuary.com. Brandon’s Mortuary is entrusted with professional services.