Gladys Newsome Ezzell

ROCKY MOUNT – Gladys Newsome Ezzell, age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on March 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Robert Newsome and Nannie Cooley Newsome. She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Gregory Ezzell; brother, Frank Newsome; and sisters, Judy N. Dunn and Frances Jennette Nichols.

Gladys loved her Lord and was a lifelong member at North Rocky Mount Church of God. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. Her passion was sewing and never turned anyone away who would show up at her door needing her services. A devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, Gladys will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.

Gladys leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 62 years, James Albert Ezzell; and daughter, Gail Ezzell Ford of Raleigh. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Landon Ford and his wife, Amanda; Hannah Ezzell; Codi Ford; and Thomas Ezzell; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Jerome Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to North Rocky Mount Church of God, 2413 Goldrock Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.