Gloria Morehead Obituary

Gloria Jean Adams Morehead

January 14, 2026

Gloria Jean Adams Morehead, 79, went to be with the Lord on January 14 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the only child of Velma and Walter Adams. She was a former employee of Holston Valley Hospital. She also helped raise multiple children throughout her life serving more as a grandmother than a babysitter.

She loved the Lord and attending Blountville Church of God until her illness no longer permitted it. She was known as a cheerful giver and was always looking for ways to help others.

Although she was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, she loved to travel and see what beauty she could find in other parts of the world. She loved the beach, the mountains, going on cruises and a trip to Europe with family and friends. Her ashes will be spread in Charleston, S.C., her favorite city.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Walter Adams, her first husband, Claude Lawson, second husband, Larry Carter, infant great-grandson, Lucas Henry, and stepdaughter, Jamie Greer.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Morehead; daughter Sharen Kestner and husband Ronnie and daughter, Regina Lawson, and her stepdaughter, Launa Taylor and husband Brett; her grandchildren Beth Henry and husband Scottie and Emily Williams; step-grandchildren Moria Greer, Chloe Greer, and Amber Draper ; her great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Liora; and step great-grandchildren, Matt, Jessie, Katy, Jaxxon, Corbin, Chandler, Bonnie, Paisley and Max. Kaylee held a special place in Jean's heart due to living next door to her the last year of her life. She loved Kaylee's singing and her loving spirit and lit up every day when Kaylee would visit.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 24th at 1:00 p.m. at Blountville Church of God. Pastor Eddie Robinette will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jean's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.