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Gloria Bagwell Obituary
Asheville - March 23, 1920- May 15, 2019
Gloria Griffin Bagwell passed away on May 15, 2019 at 99 years old in the excellent medical hands of Care Partners Hospice Solace Center. Gloria is survived by her husband of seventy three years, Jack Bagwell (from Fairview), her daughters Beth Bagwell Pappas and her husband, John and Anna Bagwell Arnold and her husband, Frank. She is also survived by her sister Johanna Griffin Shirey, by her grandson, Jake Arnold, and granddaughter, Jeana Arnold Bush, and Jeana's daughters Olivia and Lucy Bush. Gloria grew up in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Baylor University in 1942. She graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1947 where she met the love of her life, Jack. Gloria was a gifted teacher in schools in Asheville, Drexel, Raleigh, and Nashville, Tennessee. Her God given gifts of infinite love and compassion made her a wonderful wife, mother, teacher and friend. Gloria has spent her life serving the Lord and now joins her parents, her daughter, Linda Dawn Bagwell, and brothers Hampton and Deel Griffin in heaven.
The service celebrating Gloria's life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 8th in Crouch Chapel at First Baptist Church, Asheville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Academy for the Arts at First Baptist Church of Asheville. The address of the church is 5 Oak Street, Asheville, N.C. 28801.
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Bettye Harris
June 1, 2021
Ms Gloria Bagwell was very kind and warm to me she and her husband Mr.Jack Bagwell were myManagers when I managed their Apts.on Conley Rd. I loved them they were so good to me I would love to contact some of the family my number is 404 468 6830 I love you all Family
Bettye Harris
January 31, 2020
Prayers and condolences to the family. I was the property manager of one of her and Mr. Bagwell properties in Atlanta. It was a joy to work for them. Rest well Mrs. Bagwell.
Elaine Alligood
June 7, 2019
Sorry to read this, but I am sure she is rejoicing in Heaven today. The Bagwells and my mother (Ruth Spivey Alligood) were first cousins.
June 7, 2019
Sorry to read this, but im sure she is happy in Heaven today. The Bagwells were first cousins to my mother (Ruth Spivey Alligood)
Aubrey House
June 7, 2019
Jack:Anna and I send our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your precious bride. We know, because of our ages, the separation will be short. My prayer is that your brothers and sisters in Christ will be the strength you need for this hour. God Bless you my brother.Aubrey House,Lifeway, 1970 - 1999
Julie Hook
June 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Anna. May God wrap His loving arms around you and your family. Would love to hear from you. We were friends at Mars Hill. [email protected]
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