Gladys Hager Morgan, 90, of Andrews passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Bessemer City, North Carolina. Gladys worked for Orthopedic Hospital of Gastonia, where she cared for children battling polio and other various disabilities. She later moved to Andrews in 1967 with her husband and children. She was a member of the Valleytown Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Gladys was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated homemaker.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ferrie Leona Froneberger Hager. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert Lee Morgan, who died November 23, 2003; four sisters, Eva Thompson, Katherine Bridges, Beth Harmon, and Merle McKinnon; and five brothers, Clyde, Floyd, Lloyd, Paul, and Mack Hager.
Surviving are her daughter, Claudette Morgan of Andrews; two sons, Jerry Morgan and wife, Debbie, and Alan Morgan and wife, Brenda, all of Andrews; four grandchildren, William Morgan and wife, Allie, Rebecca Morgan, Zachary Morgan, and Wesley Morgan; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 in Valleytown Baptist Church with the Revs. Eric Byrd and Marlon Blaylock officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wesley, William, Zachary, George, and Mitchell Morgan, and Keith Lingerfelt.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Friday afternoon at the Valleytown Baptist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Gladys Hager Morgan to the Gideons International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC 28906 or Valleytown Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 640, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on hearing of the death of your dear Mother. I know the loss so well, but also know that she is, along with so many others, in the eternal and loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
May God Be With You through difficult days ahead.
Marsha El-Khouri Shiver
Hillsborough NC
I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Cozart
I am so sorry for your loss.. I just keep thinking about all of them together singing in heaven. I'll be praying for all of you to get through everything. My condolences, Aprile
My heart aches for you and your family. May you feel HIS arms surrounding you and carrying you as you walk this path that you are on. I know how much your momma meant to you and I know how much she loved you. Always know what an amazing lady you are and how loved you are by so many! Love and prayers coming your way.
In HIM,
Joyce Staabs
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful person and a favorite sister of Mama. Gladys and Merle were the last two of such a loving family. It's hard to believe that all ten Hager siblings are gone but perhaps they are together now in spirit.
Sharon