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1945
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2024
Gloria Bledsoe Obituary
Gloria was born June 27, 1945 in Schlater, Mississippi to the union of Chester McMullen Sr. and Katherine Smith. She was the 7th of twelve children. Gloria was a graduate of Sam Balkin High School. Gloria later moved to Grenada, Mississippi before settling down in Marion, Indiana in 1968. She was a member of Rising Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor B.T. Jackson; she later joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Manuel L. Hunt. Gloria was employed and retired from General Motor-Body by Fishers after 30+ years. She was an avid Avon Representative servicing customers near and far for over 25 years.
Gloria met and married Chester (Boot) Eugene Bledsoe. To this union, four children were born. Gloria loved traveling, playing cards, going to the casino, word search puzzles, sewing, music, cooking, riding her motorcycle,bowling and cracking jokes. She was outgoing and never met a stranger.
Gloria made her transition to her eternal home on February 15, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memory: four children: two sons: Jerry Bledsoe, Plymouth, Minnesota and James Bledsoe, Indianapolis, Indiana; two daughters: Irma Jean Bledsoe and Lorene Bledsoe, Marion, Indiana; three brothers Chester Jr. (Bobby J,) and Donell (Sylvia) both of Marion, Indiana; M.J 'Sonny', Schlater, MS; three sisters: Corine Shelley, Betty (Larry) Ganaway, Ruthye (Floyd) Brown all of Marion, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Beatrice McMullen, Iowa; Ex- daughter-in-law Tara Bledsoe Preston;10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends; special friends: Rosie Garner, Arneta Reed, Larry (worm) Ganaway and Rev. Stanford Bolden.
Gloria was preceded in death by: both parents, Chester McMullen Sr. and Katherine; two brothers: George and James Elijah; three sisters: Mariah, Lucille and Dorothy: brother-in-laws: Cleo Johnson, Sr, Ike Shelly, W.C. Addison, Joe Harris and Alvin Small; nephews: Robert Johnson, Alonzo Johnson and Lonell Johnson; nieces: Dawanna Johnson and Shirley Evans, grandson: Carlos Bledsoe.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to:
Gholar & Gholar
526 S McClure Street, Marion, IN 46953
Services: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Visitation: 10:00 – 12:00
Funeral: 12:00
Where: Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 2409 S. Nebraska St., Marion, IN
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Memories and Condolences
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Chrissy & Jerry
February 23, 2024
Gloria has Always been a Joy to be around, whenever we would come to Marion, I always would ask her to come visit over Aunt Corrine´s, after her fussing and telling me, I´m not staying long, I have places to be, then when she arrives, she stayed longer than she anticipated, I really enjoyed the moments I got to share with her....we´re sending Our Deepest Heartfelt Condolences to her Family
Chrissy & Jerry
Angela & Bennie Blackmon
February 23, 2024
The Blackmon Family sends our condolences & prayers to the Bledsoe family.
Bob and Barbara Bolden
February 22, 2024
Bob Bolden always thought Ms Gloria as a good friend. Ms Gloria will be deeply missed. I was blessed to getting to know her much better since being in Marion IN. Ms Gloria will be deeply missed. Prayers for the family. We loved you Bob and Barbara Bolden.
Jackie A Bowlds
February 22, 2024
To the family of Ms. Gloria,
My condolences and prayers to you all. Ms. Gloria will be missed. I can remember many times walking into my house after work to find them both sleeping, watching tv. Ms. Gloria was like family to us and I will miss her. We all loved her. Rest in Heavenly Peace Ms. Gloria. Love Jackie Bowlds and family
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