Name: Visitation for Gloria Mitchell
Start: 2016-01-29T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-30T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

Gloria Mitchell born July 9, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama and passed away on January 23, 2016. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School Class 1959. She was preceded in death by parents Grant and Georgia Mitchell, son Nathaniel Smith, brothers Grant Mitchell, George Mitchell, Sister Gwendolyn Kennedy. Gloria was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved singing in her choir before her illness, watching her favorite teams Cubs, Bulls and Bears. She is survived by 3 daughters Natlon (Howard) Tillery, Valinda Smith, Gwendolyn Smith; special brother Gerald (Mary) Mitchell, aunt Juanita Shepard, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Friday, January 29, 2016 from 12 to 8:00pm family hours 6-8:00pm at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral services Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Clark Road Baptist Church, 2801 Clark Road. Rev. Pharis Evans, Jr. Officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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15 Entries

Natlon Tillery

February 10, 2016

Mom you are deeply missed I thank Jehovah for the time I had with you it was a honer to take care of you .your son feels the same way .You were a trooper you held on as long as you could..I take comfort knowing you are not suffering.I long for the day when Jehovah calls and you will answer and I'm there to welcome you. back. For now I treasure my memories I love you mom!!!

ELNORA GRADY POPE

February 1, 2016

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF GLORIA MITCHELL.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.

gwendoly turner west

January 31, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

January 29, 2016

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

mary smith

January 29, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

joyce pompey

January 29, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gloria Mitchell

January 28, 2016

To the family of Gloria Mitchell, my thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences are with you in your time of sorrow. R.I.P. my friend.

January 27, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 27, 2016

Ms Gloria you will be greatly missed...I miss hearing you sing "He's an on time GOD" with the Radio choir,you would sing from your heart and I loved your spirit.Love Felecia James

Mary Brown

January 27, 2016

May Our God Comfort Your Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow. She is in A Better Place Now Rejoicing With The Angels. God Bless. Jefferson Cafeteria.

WANDA LOGAN GRAYSON

January 27, 2016

MY DEAR, DEAR FRIEND GLORIA! I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY. I HAVE LOVED YOU AS MY LITTLE SISTER FOR 60 YEARS. I WILL MISS OUR ALMOST DAILY CONVERSATIONS AND YOUR VISITS TO FLORIDA TO SEE ME. YOUR MEMORIES OF OUR CHILDHOOD AND TEENAGE YEARS WILL REMAIN WITH ME FOREVER. RIP UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN AND REMEMBER I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!

Natlon Smith

January 27, 2016

My granny will be greatly missed! I love you with all my heart and look forward to the moment where I will see you again! Love Tee-Te and Tatiana

Gege and her baby girl Tatiana

Natlon Smith

January 27, 2016

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