Gladys Pike, age 71, a McMinnville, TN resident and Franklin County, TN native died September 26, 2014 at NHC Healthcare, McMinnville following a sudden illness. She was a retired employee of A.O. Smith, member of the Methodist Church and daughter of the late Gilbert McBride and Ida Mae Tosh Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Richard and James Martin, an infant brother and sister and companion, George Simons. Mrs. Pike is survived by sister, Margaret (Larry) Abston of McMinnville; brothers, Robert (Christine) Martin of McMinnville and G.A. (Kathy) Martin of Morrison, TN; two sisters-in-law, Jeanett Martin and Debbie Martin of McMinnville. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. A private graveside service will be held by the family.