Johncie Delores Gist Love

Johncie Love Obituary

Johncie Delores Gist Love of Phoenixville Johncie Delores Gist Love, 86, of Phoenixville, passed away on April 14, 2011 in the Phoenixville Hospital. She was the wife of the late Collins H. Love. Born in Union, South Carolina, she was the first born of the late John and Rosa Duncan Gist. She was a graduate of the S. Horace Scott High School in Coatesville where she was Valedictorian of her class. As a young child she was baptized in the Bethel AME Church of Coatesville. While at Bethel she also sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher and a delegate to the Sunday School Convention. She later joined the Union Baptist Church. She loved to sing and dance. She was a decorator extraordinaire. She loved taking care of her family and was an adoptive mother to many children and they all loved her dearly. She was also an avid lover of baseball (Brooklyn Dodgers and Phillies), football (Eagles). She was a little league team mother when her sons were playing ball. She is survived by her sons, Elder Kevin L. Scott (Carol), Rev. John Gist, ( Helen) all of Harrisburg, Drew B. Love of Phoenixville; daughter, Crystal Love Maxwell (Bryan) of Phoenixville; brother, Harvey (Jay Bird) Gist of Coatesville; 16 grandchildren, including Caprice "Muffy" Love, whom she molded and shaped into the young lady she is now; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; very special friends, Mae Outzs, Lenore Meeks and Wayne 'Hubby" Graham; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her sons, Carl Love and Leonard Gist; brothers, Theodore, John, Jr., Ernest and Lewis; and sisters, Verlaine Gist Raison and Olena Gist James. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 22, from the New Life In Christ Fellowship, One South Fifth Avenue ,Coatesville. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9 until 10:45 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in the New Evergreen Cemetery Coatesville. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to Emmett Golden Hunt Memorial Chapel, Inc. Coatesville, 610-380-8000.

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Published by Daily Local News from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Johncie Love

9 Entries

KIPPY HAMMOND

April 14, 2023

Mrs Johncie was a beautiful lady inside and out. She was always so kind to me treated me like I was her daughter and I loved her so much. May she continue to rest with the Angels in peace forever. love Always

Traci "shelton" Shissler

April 16, 2012

I am so truly sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in prayer! May GOD keep HIS loving arms around you all at this time. GOD Bless you all!

Terrance Franklin

April 22, 2011

To the family of Ms. Johncie Love,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With Love and Sympathy-
Terry Franklin And family

Barbara L Brown-Newsuan

April 22, 2011

Crystal, Kevin, Pumpkin, Sorry to hear about your loss. I still remember your mother when your family lived in Carver Court. Some of us would stop by your house and your mother would talk to us about life. When I saw her at New Life with her effervescent smile, it was as if time stood still and it was just yesterday when I talk to her. I was so glad I had that opportunity to see her.

Iris Baxter

April 20, 2011

To the Gist Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Johncie. She was like a mother to all of us who were born and raised on the Avenue. I remember her Ms. Olena and Verlain as some of the most classy ladies in Coatesville. She will be missed dearly. Rest in peace Ms. Johncie.

Linda Langdon

April 20, 2011

Crystal,

As prepared as you were for Mom's homecoming with the Lord, I know you are truly saddened by the absence of her in her "Blue Room." I have been praying for you and your family and thanking God for his love of your Mother. What a wonderful time she must be having right now rejoicing with her loved ones in heaven. I will continue to pray that the Lord grant you comfort during your time of mourning. Please know how loved you are and that I am here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen.

God bless,

Linda Langdon, Phoenixville

Kippy Hammond

April 20, 2011

I will never forget Johncie Love and her husband Carl.I met them through thier daughter Crystal,she and I became great friends.The Loves treated me like family from day one .I will never forget them and will always love
them.Rest in peace Johncie.

Debbie Giddens

April 20, 2011

Kevin and family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We are praying for your continued strength. We believe to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We will see her again in the morning. We are sending our love to you and the rest of our family.

With heartfelt sympathy
Debbie & David Giddens
Glimp and Giddens family

STACY TAGGART

April 20, 2011

I LOVED YOUR MOTHER, THANKS FOR SHARING HER WITH MY FAMILY, WE LOVE YOUR FAMILY. STAY STRONG AND HOLD ON TO GOD UNCHANGING HANDS. tHE FAMILIES FROM PARKWAY COURT SEND OUR LOVE AND RESPECT
FROM STACY TAGGART AND FAMILY

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