Gladys M. Read, who has resided in Vero Beach since 1999, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018.

It is difficult to share the amount of lives that Gladys impacted and what a wonderful life she enjoyed.  She gave generously of her time and talent to all the communities where she lived -- New York , Miami , Boynton Beach , West Palm Beach , Hendersonville , NC , and Vero Beach .

Gladys, born in Manhattan , was a paralegal for a number of prestigious law firms in South Florida before retiring to Hendersonville , NC .  However, she was best known for her community involvement, most recently, at Indian River Estates, Vero Beach , by assisting in a multitude of activities -- the library; bingo; the Good Samaritan Fund; the Resident's Board at Indian River Estates West as well as anything in which she was asked to participate. In addition, she had volunteered at Friends of the Library, the Community Theatre and other non-profit organizations in Vero Beach .

Gladys has been recognized and honored for her years of leadership and service by a number of organizations and institutions. In addition to her service at Indian River Estates, other activities included serving as president of Opportunity House (NC); president of the Second Wind Hall of Fame (NC); developer and president of the Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning (NC); secretary and treasurer of the Friends of the Library (NC); vice president and secretary of the Four Seasons Arts Council (NC); the Community Foundation (NC); and much more.

Gladys was an avid reader; enjoyed people and life!  She will be missed by many, especially by her children -- Peter Satterlee (Lillian) and Joy Satterlee (Fred Harris). She is also survived by her step-son, Matt Read; Ken Satterlee (grandson); and Kelley Satterlee (granddaughter).

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that anyone wishing to make a donation in her honor to the Good Samaritan Fund, Indian River Estates, 2250 Indian Creek Blvd W , Vero Beach , FL 32966 - Attn: Bruce Berlin.  Additionally, the family is grateful for the care given by VNA - Visiting Nurses Association (Hospice), 1110 35 Lane, Vero Beach , FL 32960,  as another organization for a memorial donation.

Anyone wishing to share a story or send the family a message, visit Gladys' memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.