Gladys Presley was a celebrity parent from the United States. She gained fame as the mother of rock and roll singer Elvis Presley. Her son released hit tracks such as Can't Help Falling in Love, If I Can Dream, Stuck on You, and Always on My Mind.
Gladys Presley emerged into the spotlight primarily due to her son’s monumental success in the music industry. Being the mother of Elvis Presley, she shared a profound bond with him that shaped much of his early life and career. Her influence on Elvis was instrumental, not just in his upbringing but also in his musical aspirations. Tragically, she passed away in 1958, a loss that deeply affected Elvis, who succumbed to grief 19 years later.
Throughout her life, Gladys was known for her strength and resilience, which she demonstrated as she navigated the challenges of raising her family. She was born on April 25, 1912, in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the daughter of Robert Lee Smith and Octavia "Doll" Mansell. As a mother, she was nurturing and protective, playing a key role in shaping the man who would become the "King of Rock and Roll."
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Profile summary
| Full name | Gladys Love Smith Presley |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 25 April 1912 |
| Age | 46 years old (at the time of her death) |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of birth | Tupelo, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Scots-Irish-French-Italian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Father | Robert Lee Smith |
| Mother | Octavia "Doll" Mansell |
| Siblings | 8 |
| Marital status (at death) | Married |
| Husband | Vernon Presley |
| Children | 2 |
Gladys Presley's biography
The celebrity parent was born on April 25, 1912, in Tupelo, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States. She was the daughter of Robert Lee Smith and Octavia "Doll" Mansell. Her father was a cotton farmer.
Gladys' mother died of tuberculosis in 1935 at the age of 59, while her father died of pneumonia when Gladys was just 19. She grew up alongside her eight siblings: Effie Smith, Lillian Mann Fortenberry, Lavell Smith, Retha Smith, Travis Smith, Tracy D Smith, Johney L. Smith, and Clettes L.
Sadly, Gladys passed away on August 14, 1958, at the age of 46. She died at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, from a heart attack. Originally, her funeral was held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, but later, her remains were moved to Meditation Garden at Graceland in Memphis.
