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Gladys Hardesty Dawson

01/24/1952 - 06/12/2021

Obituary For Gladys Hardesty Dawson

Gladys Hardesty Dawson, 69, of New Bern died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her residence.

Viewing hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday at Oscar's Mortuary.

Her service is 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 on Oscar's Mortuary Grounds. The interment will follow at the Dawson Cemetery Vanceboro.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony Bernard Gardner, Leondro Donshae Gardner and Myron Trevar Gardner all of New Bern; stepson, Anthony Pollard, Greenville; three brothers, Donnie Hardesty, Easton, PA, Kevin Hardesty, New Bern and Kenneth Hardesty of Havelock; sisters, Alene Hardesty, Goldsboro, Linda Matthews, Eleanor Pearl Hardesty of New Bern, Deborah Hardesty, Fort Worth, Texas, JoAnn Sanders, New Bern; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild.

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My sincere condolences to the family

Dear God, I didn't make it to my aunt Gladys Dawson's furneral but Lord you know my heart was very saddened and that I loved my aunt like The Mother she was to me, which is better because she did alot to help my mother to care for me and the rest of my brothers and sisters.Im sure you will rest now In the name of Jesus Christ and may your spirit always remain present around us all that will miss you. Love Your Niece Latasha Hardesty Jamal.

Hardest Family, The Riverdale Community sends our sincerest condolences. Bonnie Hicks Fisher

Knowing the close bond that you shared with Gladys, we are sure you are going through the most difficult and trying time.Β  Please accept our sincere condolences.Β 

God have you in His arms and we have you in my hearts.

Bonnie Hicks Fisher and Family Virginia Beach, VA

With deepest sympathy to the Delsan and Hardesty family, no words can take away the whole that has been placed in your hearts, but I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that God has taken his angel home. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through your time of loss.

Sending prayers and condolences to the Hardesty and Dawson family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. God has taken another Warrior home, ❀️ πŸ™πŸ½ Alice Simmons Class of 1970.

My condolences to the family of Mrs r Gladys Hardesty Dawson she was great woman and mom grandmother and friends Roniasiia Morris and Famiy

United Worship Center sends sincere condolences to the Hardesty Dawson family. We were blessed to meet Gladys by way of her mother-Mother Hardesty. She exemplified a calm sweet spirit and she magnified the love of Jesus Christ.

The Bible tells us to not be ignorant concerning those who have fallen asleep, as we don't have hope,..God will bring with him those who sleep in Jesus.

We pray comfort over you today and remind you that we have a savior of mercy who comforts us in the time of need.

United Worship Center

Deepest condolences go out to the Hardesty family. Gladys was a very nice and kind person. Whenever I will go into Sears she would always remember me even sometime I might forget her name but I will never forget her face. We were friends with the whole entire family and my heart goes out to Each and everyone. May God bless you and give you the strength. πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½Rest in peace Darlene Dove

To the Family of Mrs. Gladys Hardesty Dawson I offer my most heartfelt condolences. I grew up in with the Hardesty family when they resided in the Riverdale community before they moved to New Bern.Gladys was always a quiet, pleasant, and friendly woman. She always had a smile. I pray for God's spiritual and mental strength and for family unity. May God bless of your. Desiree Singleton-Grant

Oh my! I'm just now seeing this...I am so very sorry and my heart goes out to the family. Gladys was very kind and ALWAYS very nice to me. Please accept my sincere condolences and know I am praying that God eases your pain, heals your hearts and strengthens you. Vivian J. Hargett

I will always remember Gladys as a fine lady. I worked with her for many years at Sears. She was always kind, professional, and perfectly dressed with the best hair. A wonderful lady for sure. My deepest condolences to her family

Sending my Sincere Thoughts, Prayers, and Condolences to Linda Matthews and the entire family of her sister. Janice Towe-Hall (Charleston SC)

My condolences to the family of Gladys Hardesty Dawson she was such a sweet and kind spirit she always had a kind word for the people she came in contact with her favorite words to me was what up cuz always a smile she will be greatly missed R.I.P Angela Moore Smith

Mrs. Gladys was a great person. We will miss her coming into the insurance office and having her long conversations. She was always a fun person. She will be missed

Praying for the whole family with the loss of our classmate Gladys Hardesty Dawson. It is with our deepest sympathy and condolences that we send to you from the J.T.Barber High School Class of 1970. She will always be remembered for her loving and kind spirit and as a great warrioress.

See you at the resurrection my sister ! You've always been like a sister to me and I will surely miss you . Sleep on because the time is very near when our savior will call your name ! Shirley Phynon

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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