Glenda Faye Shoats Long was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on September 10, 1947 to the late Masco and Hazel Shoats Fite. She transitioned from her earthly home on Thursday; June 13, 2024 surrounded by family.

Funeral will be held on Saturday; June 22, 2024 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Gastonia at 1:00 p.m. and visitation starts at 12:30 p.m.