NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gaston COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25E002690-350 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Joyce Ann Friday, aka Joyce Ann Orr Friday, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Joyce Ann Friday, aka Joyce Ann Orr Friday to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of April, 2026 (this date being 3 months from the first publication date of this notice) or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. This the 15th day of January, 2026. Sabrina Duff C/O Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC 401 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 Administrator of the Estate of Joyce Ann Friday January 15,22,29,February 5 2026 LWLM0439536