Gilda Ivey Deck, age 92

Gilda Ivey Deck, age 92 of Green Creek passed away Friday, May 31, 2019.

Gilda was born January 3, 1927 in Cumberland County, NC and was a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Vilona Matthews Ivey. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and was co-owner of Meadow Brook Golf Course. Gilda worked for 35 years with G. B. Harrill Insurance Agency where she retired in 1988.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Shell, and second husband, Carson H. Deck as well as a sister, Peggy Hawley.

Survivors include her children, Michael Shell, Toni S. Byers, Mary Deck, B.C. Deck, and William Deck. There are also eleven grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at New Hope United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 4251 Chesnee Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.