Gloria Treadwell Pipkin

What a huge loss for our community that continues every day. I miss her clear, fearless voice, her commitment to speaking her truth, her opinions and courage in the face of ignorance and hatred she endured with much grace. What a huge loss. I miss her and will her always. With love, Galina

I am crying as I read of Gloria´s Passing. I left and mostly stayed away from PC for about 35 years so we did not see each other but managed to keep in touch. She gave my children such great material to read. She was a fierce and brave warrior against ignorance and hate. She withstood many trials defending issues influencing kids. I feel honored to have known her. I grieved her passing. I still do. Rest In Peace, Gloria and know you did your job here on earth well!!!

Gloria was my Hero. It was a privilege to know her. She tirelessly and bravely held to her beliefs in spite of challenges of those who would silence her. All this for the love of literature and most of all her beloved students. I am so sad I did not get to see her in the last decades when I lived far away.

I am deeply saddened to know of Mrs. Pipkin's passing. She was my eighth-grade teacher at Mowat during the 80's heyday of that wonderful program there.

My message is late and may only be a blip in the digital world, but I still want to say that she was both a wonderful teacher and human being. I've always considered myself lucky to have been her student, even to this day, and I wish I would have let her know this after I had reached adulthood.

She was special and she made a...

My sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Pipkin. She was one of the most effective educators I encountered in my public school education and she was always willing to take the time to explain her lessons so that we could understand the material being covered.
Eric Miller, Tallahassee

Gloria will always remain in the hearts of those who knew her and loved her. Her influence and advocacy extended beyond the confines of Bay County and Florida...her passionate voice transcended physical, racial and political constraints to declare the inherent right of children and students and adults to read and discern and learn truth for themselves. I was privileged to spend time with Gloria as a friend and as a healthcare advocate. Her beauty of heart and character remained very much...

Phillip,
I'm so sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

My sincerest condolences to the (Treadwell) Pipkin Families in the loss of your loved one, Gloria, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.

For the children whose minds and hearts were forever changed and the community whose commitment to the First Amendment ideals was tested, I am thankful for Gloria Pipkin and her contributions toward making our world a better place. To her family and friends, I offer my condolences and prayers.