Gladys Elizabeth Davis Ledford, 77, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Carolina Caring, following a period of declining health.

Gladys was born January 29, 1947 in Burke County to the late Marion Davis and Elvie Brittain Davis. She retired as a supervisor with Alba Waldensian. Gladys loved her family, coffee, watching her soaps, and playing bingo and bowling.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughters, Teresa Doreen Deal, and Tina Hicks Brammer; brothers, Clifford Davis, Benny Davis, and Carlos Davis; and sisters, Helen Bivens, and Judy Hudson.

She is survived by her son, Larry Scronce and wife Minda; grandchildren, Wendy Abee and husband Ronnie, Amy Deal, Trevor Deal, Kristen Griffey and husband Chris, Coty Scronce and wife Kayla, Betty Hicks, Dale Childers, and David Childers; and great grandchildren, Kayley Abee, Jensen Abee, Roman Abee, Christopher Griffey, Elana Griffey, Avilee Scronce, Brianna Hicks, Joshua Hicks, Winter Hicks, Skylar Hicks, Isiah Childers, Jayden Childers, and Anna Childers. Also surviving is her son-in-law, Jerry Brammer; brother, Danny Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.