Gloria Jacquelon England 82 of Hickory passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born Monday, May 9th, 1938 she was the daughter of Louie Kah and Willie Marion Thomas.
Gloria was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother (GiGi). She was also an avid bingo player. She loved everything about her family. She was a very proud mother and grandmother and would share her stories whenever possible. She brought joy to all who knew her and was a good friend to many. Gloria also had a very strong faith in God. While we are sad to have lost her, we know that she is reunited with the love of her life in Heaven.
Gloria is survived by two brother’s - Keith Thomas (Lynn Thomas) of Blairsville, GA and Kenneth Thomas (Audrey Thomas) of Tacoma, WA five son’s - Wade Hardy Jr of Titusville, FL, Ernie Hardy (Lynn Hardy) of Cocoa, FL, Alvin Hardy (Tina Hardy) of Cape Canaveral, FL, Michael Hardy (Miranda Hardy) of Merritt Island, FL and Hal England of Rockledge, FL.
six daughter’s - Kim Mayhorn (Mike Mayhorn) of Claremont, NC, Tonia Walters (Randy Walters) of Auburn, IN, Kelley Solis (Jonathan Howard) of Hickory, NC , Tabatha Grant (John Grant) of Cocoa, FL, Kristie Conrad (Ron Conrad Jr) of Auburn, IN and Denise England of Fort Wayne, IN. Gloria also has 26 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Her husband Hal England, a brother Edwin Thomas, a daughter-in-law Sherrie Hardy and three grandchildren, John Hardy, Justin Anders and Sheila Corn preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Indiana and scheduled at a later date.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The England family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
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