Who Is Gladys Presley?

Glady Presley was a well-known celebrity family member and media face who gained massive fame for being the mother of Elvis Presley and the former wife of Vernon Presley. Besides, Gladys was a famous actress known for Loving You(1957).

Gladys Presley's Biography

Date Of Birth: 1912

Birth Day: 25 April

Father: N/A

Mother: N/A

Age: 45-Years-Old

Died: 14 August 1958

Siblings: N/A

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Relationship Status: Married

Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Husband: Vernon Presley

Nationality: American

Married: June 1933

Religion: Christian

Children: Elvis Presley

Ethnicity: White

Profession: Media Face

Height: 6 feet

Net worth: Not Disclosed

Weight: Decent

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Education: College Gradaute

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College: N/A

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Who Was Gladys Presley? Wiki & Parents

Gladys Presley was a renowned media personality, and celebrity family member best recognized as the mother of the famous late American singer Elvis Presley also called The King of Rock and Roll. However, Gladys didn't own a  Wikipedia page yet.

Furthermore, Gladys is the proud daughter of her mother, Octavia Luvenia Mansell Smith, and her father, Robert Lee Smith(1878-1931). They raised her with great care and love along with her eight siblings and some of them named Cletttes Presley, Travis Smith, and Lavell Smith. Hence, Gladys was not the only child of her parents.

In contrast, Gladys used to celebrate her birthday every year on every 25 April, so she had Taurus as her zodiac sign. Her parents gave birth to her in 1912, and she was 45 years old at the time of her death on 14 August 1958. Her death place and birthplace was in Memphis, TN, USA. Hence, she had American nationality and came from white ethnicity. Similarly, for her religious beliefs, she followed the Christian religion.

Regarding her physical appearance, Gladys used to stand tall at the height of six feet and had decent weight. However, there is no accurate information on her education in the media, so she was assumed to be a college graduate.

Moreover, Gladys Presley didn't have access to her social media platforms during her time. Hence, she has zero social media presence.

Who Was Gladys Presley Married To?

Gladys Presley was married and had a beloved husband named Vernon Presley. They had tied the knot in June 1933 and were blessed with twin sons. However, Gladys lost her identical twin, her son, Elvis, due to stillbirth, and she suffered from depression with heavy drinking. 

Moreover, her sister, Clettes, was married to Vernon's older brother, Vester. Meanwhile, her husband, Vernon, was an actor and media personality recognized for his work on Elvis on Tour(1972), Hee Haw(1969) and Elvis in Concert(1977), and more.

Her son, Elvis Presley, born in 1935, became a superstar, actor, singer, and media personality, and some of his notable works include Girls! Girls! Girls(1962), Tickle Me(1965), Charro!(1969), Speedway(1968), Stay Away, Joe(1968), Clambake(1967) and more. Sadly, Elvis passed away on 16 August 1977 at 42.

Gladys had four great-grandchildren: Finley Lockwood, Harper Lockwood, Riley Keough, and Benjamin Keough.

Career Insights

As for his career, Gladys Presley was a talented and renowned actress in Hollywood. She was interested in the Entertainment industry from her childhood and was able to make her debut in Loving You in 1957.  

However, Gladys gained massive fame and recognition after her son, Elvis Presley, became renowned as The King of Rock and Roll. Her son, Elvis, became a world star for his classics, such as Love Me Tender and Suspicious Minds. Regardless, Gladys left the world after a heart attack in August 1958.