Gladys Denny

Ms. Gladys Marie Denny, better known as "Mickey", age 73, of Warrensville, NC died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at her home. Ms. Denny was born on March 9, 1938 in Ashe County, NC to the late Rev. Jesse James Denny and Carrie Keys Denny. In addition to her parents, Ms. Denny was preceded in death by three sisters, Merlin Winters, Mimble Ellis, Mary Hill, and one brother, Jackie Denny. She enjoyed spending time with her family and had many hobbies, including quilting, embroidering, canning, gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed attending church and was a member of Apple Grove Baptist Church in Lansing, NC. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. Jamie Denny and Rev. Earl Roten. Burial will follow in the Denny-Johnson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Ms. Denny is survived by: four brothers, John Denny, Joe Denny, and Ed Denny, all of Warrensville, NC, and Ralph Denny of West Jefferson, NC; one sister, Ruth Shumaker of Wilkesboro, NC; also surviving are 22 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to High Country Health Care Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with the arrangements.