Gladys Knight Barden

Gladys Knight Barden, 92, of Auburn, Alabama passed away Friday, January 9, 2026.

Mrs. Barden was born May 27, 1933 in Elmore County, Alabama to parents Walter and Mottice Knight.

 Gladys has been a resident of Auburn since 1965, working and retiring from Auburn University as a Data Entry Operator.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mottice Knight; and her husband, Walter L. Barden Sr.

She is survived by her two sons: Walter “Lee” Barden Jr. and Jay S. Barden; grandsons: Walter L. Barden III, Jay R. Barden and Zachary Barden; granddaughters: Amanda Pollard, Rachel Barden and Isabela Barden; great grandsons: Mackenzie Henderson and Eli Barden; great granddaughters: Ashton Pollard and Paisleigh Barden.

A graveside service for Mrs. Barden will be held Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 10:00 am at Memorial Park Cemetery in Auburn.