Gladys Johnson Parks

Gladys Johnson Parks, age 98 of Asheboro was called home by the Lord on Monday June 2, 2025. Gladys was born in Randolph County, NC on July 25, 1926 to Carl Luther and Estelle Williams Johnson. Gladys retired from Black & Decker and attended Asheboro First Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Howard Franklin Parks and daughter Jan May. Gladys loved cooking for her family, especially Sunday lunches. Gladys loved to bird watch at kept feeders full of seed so they would have plenty to eat. She also enjoyed her flower gardens.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Rock and husband Jim of Oak Island; son, Dr. Gary Parks and wife Marcia of Asheboro; grandchildren, Lisa Finsted of Safety Harbor, FL; Alison Hux of Virginia; Adam Hux of Greensboro; Derek May and wife Shannon of Clemmons; Brannon May and wife Candace of Rural Hall; Jennifer Haiducek and husband Dale of Durham; Justin Parks of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Crysten Finsted of Knoxville, Tennessee; Taylor Finsted and wife Gena of Tampa, FL; Ashley Fram of Safety Harbor, FL; Hudson Haiducek and Vance Haiducek of Durham; great great granddaughter, Madelyn Finsted of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews and all of her special friends and extended family at Clapp’s Mountaintop Apartments.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Asheboro First Wesleyan Church, 825 Highland Street in Asheboro with Rev. Mark Beane and Rev. Blake Henson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall from 3:00-4:00 pm. Interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asheboro First Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 338, Asheboro, NC 27204.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Parks family.