Hollister, NC
Funeral services for Gloria Jean “Glo” Harper Medlin, age 80, who died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Minister Larry Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynch Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Mia Medlin Lynch (Randy) of Hollister, NC; one sister, Gilda Gray Whitehead of Hampton, VA; one brother, Monzie Harper of Hollister, NC; three grandchildren, Whitney Lynch of Wendell, NC, Shane Lynch (Taniyah) and Jayden Lynch, both of Hollister, NC.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home.
30 Comments
Frances Qualls
Mia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a huge loss to the community of Hollister. I will keep you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers Glo was such a sweet lady, always greeting everyone with a smile……………………………..
Larry D Anstead
Mia, Your mom was a precious jewel in the Hollister Community and leaving a legacy behind that will live in us the rest of our days… Praying for You and Your family during these hours of bereavement
Zettie Moss
Dear family, I was so sorry to hear this. She was such a kind & friendly person. You could tell she loved what she was doing. I would always stop by for the hotdog special when going from Rocky Mount to Gasburg. My deepest condolences. She will be missed by all of Hollister.
Zettie Moss
Dear family, I was so sorry to hear this. She was such a kind & friendly person. You could tell she loved what she was doing. I would always stop by for the hotdog special when going from Rocky Mount to Gasburg. My deepest condolences. She will be missed by all of Hollister.
Zettie Moss
Dear family, I am so sorry to hear this. She was always so kind & friendly when I stopped by. I would always order the hotdog special when traveling through Hollister from Rocky Mount to Gasburg, VA. I know she will be missed by the entire community.
DeRonde s Richardson
To Mia and family may our heavenly father be with you and the family in your time of need!!! We’re sending y’all our love and prayers in Jesus name Amen. Yes Hollister has truly lost a staple of the community.
Rue Coley & Family
To Mia & family, your mother was very dear to my mother and our family; we all know they enjoyed working together for all those years. I will forever be grateful for Ms. Glo and all those memories. She was so sweet and always greeted me & my family with so much love. There is no doubt that she had an incredible impact on the community and she will forever be loved and missed dearly. Praying for strength for you and your family🙏🏽❤️
Glendola Lynch
Sending our thoughts and condolences from Gary & Glendola Lynch
Alexis Holt
Aunt Glo. You were the sweetest kindest person I’ve ever met. You will definitely be missed and heaven definitely got their angel back.
Percilla & Tiera
Dear Mia and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Ms. Glo’s passing. She was truly the heart and soul of the Hollister community. I’ll always remember the good old days—gathering around the grill at the trailer, enjoying her famous hot dogs, and the warmth she brought to everyone around her.
She brought joy to so many and will be deeply missed. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Vertella Solomon
Sending our condolences to Mia and the rest of the family. Glo will be missed by so many, she was such a Blessing. Stopping by the grill for the best food in Hollister, always a treat! May God grant his comfort strength & Peace to the Hollister residents and the surrounding areas also. The Solomon Family. Grace & Peace🙏🏾
Janese Lynch-Rudd
Ms Glo had a kind and caring spirit
Always smiling and ask about my mom
& Delaney. May God protect and comfort the family with everlasting memories
Joyce Tillery
I would stop at the grill and she would always ask me how was I doing and never leave my mom out. She would always ask about her. She was an amazing person and cook and be greatly missed by a lot of people. R.I.P sweet lady
Darlene Tucker
Sending prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Ms. Glo was thought of so highly by so many. She truly loved her customers and there was never a time you weren’t greeted with a smile and her asking about you and your family. I moved away from the community years ago but would always stop through here and there and she always asked how I’d been and how my family was and thanked me for stopping through. She was definitely a bright spot in the community. And will truly be missed. Thinking of you all and praying you find comfort in knowing what a gem you had the pleasure of having in your lives for so long. She will forever be a part of so many lives!
Margaret Evans Parrish
Our prayers go out to such a wonderful family. May HIS comfort sustain your every need.
Delores
Miss Glo was such a sweetheart. She cooked your food with a lot of love. She was always kind and always had a smile. You will definitely be missed by many.
Pamela Silver
Ms. Glo was such a sweetheart and always cared about others. Anytime I saw her especially at the Grill, she always greeted me with a BIG smile. She would always ask how my family is doing and that meant so much to me. To the family, thank you for sharing her with the Community. May God give you strength in the days ahead and on behalf of my parents:Nathaniel ,Dellie, sister: Tiffany and my husband Robin Silver, you are all in our prayers.
Clifton & Mabel Taylor-Jones
To Mia & family, we extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mom was truly a jewel to all she served. My husband and I would chat with her whenever she saw us at the Grill, and she always had a smile and a kind word. May her legacy continue to be honored. Sending you all our most sincere condolences and prayers.
Clifton & Mabel Taylor-Jones
To Mia & family, we extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mom was truly a jewel to all she served. My husband and I would chat with her whenever she saw us at the Grill, and she always had a smile and a kind word. May her legacy continue to be honored. Sending you all our most sincere condolences and prayers.
Green
May the family and the community be comforted by the wonderful memories of Glo. She was so loved and will be missed just as much.
Margo
Such a sweet lady with a beautiful smile that would light up a room…prayers to Mia & family 🙏
Brooke Lewis & Family
To Mia, Shane and the entire family: I remember many of days that Ms. Glo was apart of my life and childhood. Whether that was making several trips to the grill weekly or seeing her out and about at school or community functions. She always greeted me with hey shugg how are you, hows everybody, wheres Spanky at today 🙂 I admired her in many ways than one because you never heard her complain always smiling. The way she prepared food was like no other and couldnt be duplicated, she just had that touch! I will missed seeing her and just getting to hold her hand and embrace when I went to the grill. Love yall and always here if you ever need us❤️
Marshell Pierce or (Pap)
To Mia and the Medlin family Aunt Glo will truly be missed. She was a very kind and gentle person who always made your day better because she always met you with a smile that could brighten any day. Aunt Glo we loved you but God loved her best. Mia I know that you are going to miss her dearly but she will always be with you watching over you in heaven, and in your heart. I will miss her very much. Love you and family cousin Pap
Tanasha
Mia- My prayers are with you and family at this time. Ms. Glo will be truly missed by many within the community as she has been a true inspiration to many. I’m going to miss stopping by grabbing a good bite to eat and seeing her sweet smile. She was always a joy to see and such a humble woman. She will truly be missed. 🤍🕊️
Lisa Harper Richardson
Mia, my heart goes out to you, knowing a daughter and mother’s bond all too well. The having to say ” goodbye ” when it feels so suddenly or unexpectedly or you saw it coming, but you didn’t want to believe it’s going to happen. When your guiding light no longer shines over here, but will shine now from up above so bright. When you think about Mother’s Day, but not Mama going away. When you can’t recall a time she wasn’t there for you, but you must now prepare yourself to be here without her. The one that carried you nine months in the womb, forever in her heart evident by her many acts of love, sacrifice, support, understanding and knowledge she gave; that carried you on the outside. A mama’s love given to you from our Heavenly Father above. I understand your pain, I mourn your loss, and I pray for your comfort, strength, and Blessed Assurance that “You Will Meet Again. Glo’s burgers, her upbeat hello’s, her laughter and asking about different family members, and her smile, small things that come to mind, that touches the heart are really the big things that matters in the end. She, her presence will be missed immensely from the Hollister community and far beyond, but definitely by you, her grandkids and the Macco & Beuford Harper families.
Claud & Darlene
Mia and family, we send our deepest sympathy. We thought a lot of your mom, she always had kind words to give every time we met her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the
days ahead. Praying for strength and comfort during this sad time. God bless y’all
Claud & Darlene
Mia and family, we send our deepest sympathy. We thought a lot of your mom, she always had kind words to give every time we met her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the
days ahead. Praying for strength and comfort during this sad time. God bless y’all
Chris, Teresa & Aaron Lynch
Sending our condolences to the family. Mia, your mom was such s a sweet lady and always full of smiles. We are mourning with you during this time. We pray you find strength, comfort and peace in the LORD now and in the days ahead.
Pamela D. Gills
Mia Your mother was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She was loved beyond words & will be missed beyond measure.I am thinking of you during this difficult time & I’m here for you whenever you need me.I hope that your memories of your mom bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Collossie Byrd
Wishing you comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead.