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Gladys Long Obituary
Born in Davidson County, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Leroy Hayworth and the late Elva Moore Hayworth. Gladys retired from Jefferson Pilot with thirty years of service. Following her retirement and for more than twenty years, she and her husband loved to travel in their RV. Gladys was of the Baptist faith, loved her flower beds, and loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and son-in-law.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Johnny Long of the home; daughter, Kimberly Long Dillon and husband Mark of Sophia; grandchildren, Thomas Myles Dillon and wife Hannah, and Johnathan Cole Dillon and wife Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Hudsyn Dillon, Case Dillon, Emma Dillon, Hendrix Dillon, and Haddon Dillon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charlie Hayworth and Ronnie Hayworth; sisters, Evelyn Hoover, Joan Johnson, and Ruby Hayworth.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in the High Point Chapel of Wright Funerals-Cremations with Rev. Cole Dillon officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.wrightfs.com.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jerry and Pam Metz
September 8, 2023
Johnny, we are so sorry for your loss. We just found out today. You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Tina Chason
August 22, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Combs
August 21, 2023
John and Kim, we are so sorry for your loss of Happ!! Our thoughts and prayers are with y´all!! Love, Terry and Terri Combs
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