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Gloria Tanner Obituary
December 18, 1931 - May 5, 2019
Macon, GA- Gloria Ann Tanner, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Scott Winchel officiating. Burial will be at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street. In lieu of flowers, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon GA 31201.
Gloria was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Hillman Bennett and Gladys McKinney Tanner. She was a graduate of Mt. DeSales, Mt. St. Agnes College with a BS in nursing, University of Maryland with a Masters in Nursing, Teachers College Columbia University with a Doctorate of Nursing. Gloria was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a retired Professor from Clemson University.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Brenda Tanner Walters, Patricia Parks, Pamela Kent, Stephen Tanner, Edward Tanner, Raymond Tanner, Walter Tanner and Richard Tanner.
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Mae Carson
May 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. The pain of losing someone in death is the most devastating pain that one can feel. You may not know me but may God comfort your family in this time of need. -Psalms 94:19 -
Melissa Tanner Knighten
May 7, 2019
We love u Aunt Gloria
May 6, 2019
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gloria. Take comfort in knowing your loved one is in Gods memory. Isaiah 40:26
Velez Family
May 6, 2019
Our deepest condolences to your family. May the God of comfort provide your family with the needed strength to endure these trying times.
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