Pamela "Gail" Gwaltney

Pamela "Gail" Gwaltney, age 59, of Hiddenite went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She passed away at the Gordon Hospice House after a long battle with colon cancer and complications with multiple surgeries at the age of 59. Gail was born on August 27, 1959 in Iredell county. She married her best friend Ricky Gwaltney on December 31,1977. She was an active member of Linney's Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and volunteered in other various ministries of the church. For almost 20 years Gail worked at Hiddenite Elementary School in the cafeteria. Prior to that she stayed at home raising their 3 children. Her love for her family shined through in all aspects of Gail's life. She loved taking family trips to the beach and going to see the leaves change in the mountains. She also enjoyed taking Bella, her dog, on walks and playing with her every day.

Gail is survived by her loving husband Rickey, their three children; Ronnie (Megan) Gwaltney of Taylorsville, Shawn Gwaltney of Hiddenite, and Gina (Brant) Eagle of Hickory, her dog Bella, two brothers; Barry (Darlene) Bowles of Ellendale and Lynn Bowles of Hiddenite, along with the many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends.

Gail is preceded in death by her mother and father; Jerry and Sue Bowles.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 with the Rev. Gary Lawrence and Rev. Cliff Gwaltney officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with Rev. Jerry Gwaltney officiating at the graveside. Serving as pallbearers will be the Deacons of Linney’s Grove Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to: Gordan Hospice House, 2314 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625.