Gladys Adcock Fleming, 92, of Scotland Neck, passed away on January 8, 2021 at Bryan Health and Rehab in Scotland Neck, North Carolina.
She was born on June 21, 1928 to John Harrison and Lillie Mae Powell Adcock in Edgecombe County. Gladys was married to Gerald Shelby Fleming, Jr. and to this marriage was born six children. She worked as a seamstress. Gladys loved the Lord and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Scotland Neck as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, cooking, and canning. Gladys was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend that will be truly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Gerald Shelby Fleming, III, and all four of her siblings.
Gladys is survived by two daughters, Annette Coxe and her husband, Steve of Rock Hill, SC, and Vicky Hicks of Henderson; three sons, Russ Fleming and his wife Lynne of Leggett, Gary Fleming and his wife Luana of Gardner, KS, and Cary Fleming and his wife, J.J. of Scotland Neck; a daughter-in-law, Judy Baisey Mixon of Orangeburg, SC; eleven granddaughters, Angela Ellington, Carey Thompson, Becky Carson, Lindsey Moore, Anna Burns, Lilly Fleming, Katie Coxe, Victoria Bragg, Judith Lynn Wingard, Emmy Harsh, and Libby Harsh; seven grandsons, Shelby Fleming, Mark Fleming, Michael Fleming, Jonathan Fleming, John Fleming, Aaron Fleming, and Steven Coxe, Jr.; and a special friend, Eddie Smock.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 11, 2021, from 11AM – 5PM at Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck and other times at Cary’s house at 1308 Church Street.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11AM at Sunnyside Cemetery in Scotland Neck with Rev. Paul Spradley officiating.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Bryan Health and Rehab for the love and care they gave Gladys during her stay.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck, 1015 Church Street, Scotland Neck, NC 27874 or online by clicking here
Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Fleming family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.
Annette, Katie and Victoria
Truly sorry for the loss of this lady. Please know you have people praying for you. Thankful for the promise of Heaven. Love to you all!
Heather Hassen Whitley
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. We’ve known of Mrs. Fleming from going to First Baptist Church years ago. But, we never really knew her. But, while my Mama and her were at the Nursing Home together became friends. They would talk over the phone as well as visit one another. I use to love to go with Mama to visit Mrs. Fleming, she was such a pleasure and a sweet soul! She always loved her company. Since Mama has been back with Mahlon and me in New Bern, they would still talk with one another. This was just heartbreaking news for us and especially my Mama. I know she’ll miss talking with her. But, we all know she’s in the presence of our Almighty God and rejoicing, and as my Mama said “I know her hips are no longer hurting.” Please know that you are in our prayers and sending our deepest heartfelt sympathy to each of you. God bless you all in the days ahead.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom! Y’all are in my thought and prayers!
Lynne and Russ and all family and friends, Hugh and I send condolences for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending our condolences and prayers to the Fleming family during this difficult time.
Loved spending time with her family in her home at Caledonia as a child! She was such a loving and sweet mother!