With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kemp Ayden Gladden of Conover, North Carolina, born in Cleveland, North Carolina, who passed away on April 5, 2024 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kemp Ayden Gladden to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Eddy Gladden and Etta Huffselter Gladden; and his siblings, Joe, Hugh, Herman, Jim, Sadie Smith, Hazel Childers, Ozelle Helms and Ruth Kadau.

He is survived by : his wife Edna Crooks Gladden of Conover; his children, Shannon Gladden of Augusta, GA and Ernestine Gladden of Augusta, GA; and his stepson Billy Crooks (Gina) of Conover.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Freedom Baptist Church (126 Sulphur Springs Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURKE MORTUARY & CREMATORY