Shirley Canupp Gladden

Shirley Canupp Gladden, 85, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 13, 1940, daughter to the late Jacob Canupp and Gertie Hatley Canupp. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Gladden; and four brothers, Clyde Canupp, Hugh Canupp, Bruce Canupp, and John Dowd Canupp.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Amanda Perry and husband Joe; and Dawn Gray (Tim Baucom).

Shirley was a very caring and generous person. After working many years at Belk Brothers and H&S Lumber Company as a bookkeeper, she helped her husband run Southland Oil Co. in Oakdale. For many years she also served as a care giver for her mother-in-law and brother. Shirley always put other’s needs ahead of her own and we loved and admired her for that.

After living the majority of her life in the Charlotte area, in 2005 she finally made it to her happy place…Holden Beach, NC. Shirley loved being at the beach and being an active member at Sharon United Methodist Church. Her later years were split between Holden Beach and Locust, NC. Shirley loved the Lord and spent the past year or so attending New Hope Baptist Church. She also enjoyed her ‘Silver Sneakers’ workouts at the local gym and singing to the residences at local nursing homes.

Shirley will be missed by all that knew her.

Visitation will be 11:00AM until 11:30AM Saturday July 19, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church, 5928 New Salem Road, Marshville, NC 28103. A loving memorial service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be make to New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund at 5928 New Salem Rd., Marshville, NC 28103.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112, is honored to be entrusted to care for the Gladden Family.