Born in Catawba County on November 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cornelius Miller Sr. and Elizabeth Freeman Miller.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Lail and her brother Frank C. Miller Jr.
She is survived by her daughter Angie Lail of Hudson; son Scott Lail and wife Lisa of Granite Falls; sister Marie Tolbert of Hickory; grandchildren Joshua Lail and Sidney Anthony; and great grandchildren Annalisa Anthony, Adalin Anthony and soon to arrive Jace Lail.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00pm at Lifepoint Church Hickory with Pastor Harv Turner officiating.
Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Gloria wanted to give a special thank you to her family, her sister and to Carolina Caring staff.
Memorial gifts may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.