Gladys Marie Cloakey of Howe, Oklahoma was born November 10, 1931 in Sayre, Oklahoma to John and Oda (Cast) Dusek and passed away surrounded by family on December 28, 2025 in Barling, Arkansas at the age of 94.

She is survived by:

One daughter:

Brenda Blake and husband Ronny of Howe, Oklahoma

Two sons:

Jimmy Scarbrough and wife Fran of Batesville, Arkansas

John Scarbrough and wife Linda of Wister, Oklahoma

10 grandchildren

35 great-grandchildren

6 great-great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of many friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Oda Dusek; her husband Melvin Cloakey; two sisters, Grace Dehart and Joan Sykes; and one brother, Mickey Dusek.

Gladys was a life-long resident of the area and the owner of GMC Cleaning. She was of the Methodist faith. Gladys loved gardening, working in flower beds, and quilting. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Joe Haydon Hall and Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Her Grandchildren

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday at the funeral home.