March 4, 2022, 82, Goldsboro –

Gladys Hinson Worley, 82, of Goldsboro was called home on Friday, March 4, 2022, to the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Lord.

Gladys was born in Wayne County on March 24, 1939, to the late Chesley Floyd Hinson and Bertha Mae Faircloth Hinson. She was married to the late John Melvin Worley. Gladys retired from Wayne County Schools after 19 years of service as a cafeteria manager. She was also a volunteer with Wayne Memorial Hospital for many years.

Most importantly, Gladys loved the Lord and attended Faith Baptist Church. Her contagious smile and outgoing personality gained lots of friends. She’s never met a stranger. Family and friends meant so much to her. Gladys faced her obstacles with grace and with an abiding faith in her Lord. She will be remembered by her family as a good mother and grandmother.

The family will gather for a time of visitation on Sunday, March 6, 2022, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Mike Stafford, 106 Rose Landing Drive, Goldsboro. A private interment will be held on Monday at Progressive Church Cemetery in Princeton.

Gladys is survived by her son, Amos Worley and wife, Karen of Willow Springs; daughter, Dianne Stafford and husband, Mike of Goldsboro; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mildred Talton of Granite Falls and brother, John Hinson of Goldsboro.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Melvin Alan Worley and several brothers and sisters.

Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.