Gloria Jean Kennedy VanDyke

Gloria Jean Kennedy VanDyke, age 75 of Crumpler, NC died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mrs. VanDyke was born on February 5, 1940 in Grafton, WV to Virgil and Loretta Mayle Kennedy. Mrs. VanDyke was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Arnie Mayle. Mrs. VanDyke was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping and spending time going places with her daughter.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Eddie Lewis, Rev. Guy Testerman, and Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. VanDyke is survived by: Husband, Clarence Edward VanDyke, Daughter, Donna Mayle of Crumpler, Son, John VanDyke of Delaware, Brother, Robert Kennedy of Canton, Ohio, Brother, Delmus "Buddy" Kennedy of Elkton, Maryland, Grandchildren, Cody, Amy, Stephanie, Jason, Charles, Ashley, J.C., and Amanda; also surviving are 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. VanDyke's arrangements.

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