Waynesville, NC - Gloria Ann Martin, 75, passed away July 26, 2018 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. She was born in Collinsville, VA on June 3, 1943 to the late Thomas and Dainty Martin.
Gloria worked as a CNA for many years. She enjoyed traveling and most of all enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by, brother, Tommy Martin and the love of her life, Jasper Waddell.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, David Wayne Ford and wife, Paula; two grandchildren, Megan and Matthew Ford; great grandson, Kaden Nantz and a host of close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Garrett Hillcrest Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Mausoleum Chapel.