Mrs. Gladys Roberts Hardy, 80, of 307 Cedarwood Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Sunday, Febuary 9, 2020 at Peak Resources in Shelby. She was born in Lincolnton, NC on February 10,1939 to the late Lillie Mae Robets and Wyatt Moore.

Gladys moved to Cleveland County, NC in her teens and became a lifelong resident. In her early years, she worked in the nursing field and was employed with Cleveland Memorial Hospital. Later she was employed with Fiber Industries and Eaton where she retired from. After retiring, she returned to her first love which was nursing and worked in home health care.

Gladys was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of Seniors On The Move. She was also a former active member of the Eastern Stars and the Elks Club. Gladys loved to travel and was a model in her younger days. She was known for her fun-loving, vivacious, caring and beautiful nature. She loved her children and could be stern but allowed her children to be themselves without being overbearing. She knew when to be mom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Roberts and David Roberts.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Oglathea Roberts of Manhattan, NY, Lindbergh Smith (Nadia) of College Park, MD, Perry Smith (Phyllis Hoskins), Terry Smith (Lucille), Sydney Smith all of Shelby, Carl Smith (Sherae) of Manhattan, NY and Derrick Smith of Shelby; her siblings, Robert Roberts (Ann) of Atlanta, GA, Mary Roberts of Greensboro, NC, Carolyn Hayes (Nate) of Charlotte, NC, Myra Dorsey (Todd) of Charlotte, NC, Linda Roberts of AL, Regina Addison (Ricky) of Shelby, John Roberts (Sheila) of Atlanta, GA and Isaac Roberts (Shante) of FL; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; good friends, Pauline Smith and Francine Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:30 PM at the church. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.