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Long cold nights mark November's return, grey rains fall, wind walks in the bronze oak leaves.
Gladys Taber
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Gladys Taber
Age: 80 †
Born: 1899
Born: April 12
Died: 1980
Died: March 11
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Colorado Springs
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Gladys Bagg Taber
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