Gloria Jean Carr

Gloria Jean Carr obituary

Gloria Jean Carr

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Gloria Carr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home - Canton Chapel on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Gloria Jean Carr, age 81, of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born November 14, 1943 in Courtland, NY, the daughter of the late Harland Nefsey and Dorothy (Finch) Hutchings. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Carr and brother, Roger Nefsey. Gloria was a certified Nurses Aid with Manor Care for 30 years before retiring. She was well known and loved at the Bradley Place, where she enjoyed craft shows, Bingo, and playing cards with her friends.

Survivors include her daughters, Kandy Wadsworth, Melissa Carr, Nicole Guardado, and Tonia (Eugene) Ryals; her 17 grandchildren; and her 31 great grandchildren.

There will be a private family viewing at Reed Funeral Home CANTON Chapel. There will be a Celebration of Gloria's life held at the Bradley Place (125 David Canary Drive SW Massillon, Ohio 44647) on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 1:00 PM. Online condolences and fond memories may be left for the family at www.reedfuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

5

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Bradley Place

125 David Canary Drive SW, Massillon, OH 44647

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.