Vernon and Gladys graves

[Dave TCB]

Ello,
Dont mean this to be morbid or owt, but does anyone know what the text says on Vernon and Gladys graves? Weve all seen Elvis and know what it says on his but Im just curious as to what is on his parents. Ive searched the net and looked in all my books but cant find a photo where you can read it.
This has been bugging me for years.

Thanks,
Dave TCB

[ForeverTheKing]

I've just found two pics of their graves....here they are...nothing special on them..

[minni1]

Doesn't it say on Gladys' grave "She was the sunshine of our home" ?

[thehillbillycat]

I can't see what it says on Vernon's grave because it is to small but here is what it says on Gladys'


Gladys Love Smith Presley

April 25, 1912
August 14, 1958

Wife of Vernon Elvis Presley
Mother of Elvis Aaron Presley and Jesse Garon Presley

She was a great person, a great wife and mother
She was also loved by many.
We loved her dearly and she is sadly missed.

[Menwithbrokenhearts]

I think the "Sunshine" comment was on the original gravestone.

[ForeverTheKing]

I think the "Sunshine" comment was on the original gravestone.

Yes...I had the same thought...I think they changed it after they moved the grave

next to Elvis.

It's a pity we can read what's one Vernon's grave...

[Menwithbrokenhearts]

It's a pity we can read what's one Vernon's grave...

I agree. I'll try to look around on the net and see if I can find a better photo.

[amzietamzie]

Gladys:

Gladys Love Smith Presley

April 25, 1912
August 14, 1958

Wife of
Vernon Elvis Presley

Mother of
Elvis Aaron Presley
and
Jesse Garon Presley

She was a great person, a great wife and mother.
She was also loved by many.
We loved her dearly and she is sadly missed.


Vernon:

Vernon Elvis Presley

April 10, 1916
June 26, 1979

Son of
Jesse D. Presley
and
Minnie Mae Presley

Father of
Elvis Aaron Presley
and
Jessie Garon Presley

Grandfather of
Lisa Marie Presley

For when that one great scorer comes
To write against your name
He writes not that you won or lost
But how you played the game

Our beloved Vernon was always a man to look up to.
He touched each of our lives with love, protected his own, and truly was the keeper of the flame.
Quietly and reverently he carried his responsibility.
In gentle ways he shared his wisdom and strength.
Endurance and understanding allowed him to be above all a fair man to everyone.

Love us patient and endureth all things
God's finger touched him and he slept.
Tennyson

Though you're gone from us, we will forever hold you close in our hearts with precious memories.

[ForeverTheKing]

Thanks a lot for your help Amy!

Now we know what's on Vernon's grave!

[graceland123]

who was responsible for the words on vernon s grave ?

[franny]

I was just wondering...in Elvis' last concert tour, Elvis introduces Vernon to the audience and says his father has not been on the road with him for 2 years because of illness, but mentions that he was feeling much better....
Does anyone know what illness Vernon had?

franny

[RS277]

Mr. Prseley had respiratory problems and suffered several heart attacks.

[franny]

Thanks, RS277 for answering my question...I wasn't aware that he had several heart attacks...That explains why Vernon aged so fast...

franny