Gladys Marie Alston

Gladys Marie Alston of Aberdeen died October 1 at her home. She was 75. Born in Bakersville, NC she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Savanah (Slagle) McKinney. Mrs. Alston was a homemaker who loved gardening, collecting dolls and beanie babies and was a member of the Aberdeen Moose # 1450. She is survived by her husband John Alston, two sons; Gregory D. Hoilman of Nottingham, MD and Curtis L. Hoilman of Dundalk, a step son, David P. Alston of Windsor, PA, a step daughter Peggy R. Alston of Columbia, MD, two brothers; Wayne D. and Ronald W. McKinney both of Bakersville, NC, two sisters; Rose E. Kite of Chesapeake, VA and Frances R. Cooper of Carroll County, 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son, Dwayne B. Hoilman, her brother Frank McKinney, and her sister Louella Burleson. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6 from 12-1pm at Harford Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with funeral services conducted by Rev. Harold Hubble to begin at 1pm. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001