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Gloria White Obituary
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WHITE, Gloria Jean (Johnson) Wesson age 77, of Dayton, departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 26, 2012. She was born February 16, 1935 in Jackson, MS and relocated to Dayton, OH at the age of 12 yrs. old. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and a faithful member of Collegiate Heights Church of Christ. She had a love for children and the elderly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Eliza Johnson; sister, Cora Johnson; brother, Alfred Johnson and her first husband, John R. Wesson. She leaves to cherish her memory; her loving husband, Claude B. White; (2) daughters, Denise (Phillip) Wesson Whatley of Dayton, OH and Freida Wesson Bosh of Dallas, TX; (3) sons, Stephen Wesson of Atlanta, GA, Clifford (Dorothy) Wesson of Montgomery, AL and Byron (Tanita) Wesson of Dallas, TX; (1) brother, Floyd (Judy) Johnson of Dayton, OH; (4) sisters, Earnestine (Otis Sr.) Smith of Dayton, OH, Jewel Jones, Nancy Mayes and Mary Grant, all of Detroit, MI; step-mother, Ruth Johnson; step-sister, Margaret Brown-Wheatley of Cleveland, OH; (2) step-brothers, Louis (Edith) Wright of Detroit, MI and James Wright of Barcelona, Spain; (10) grandchildren; (2) great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services 12:00 Noon, SATURDAY, March 3, 2012 at COLLEGIATE HEIGHTS CHURCH OF CHRIST, 4310 Germantown Pk., with Brother Willie McCord, officiating. Viewing will be held 9:00 A.M., Saturday; the family will receive friends 11:00 A.M. until time of service. Interment: 12:00 Noon, MONDAY, March 5, 2012 at the Dayton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
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TYREE SAMPSON
February 23, 2023
I can never forget Mrs. Gloria White, she was my mother's best friend, she used to feed us lunch during grade school because she lived closer to our school. May God bless her sole. To all her son's and daughter's I remember glowing up with your family. God bless you today as we remember Mrs. Gloria.
Karen Gates Ferguson
March 12, 2012
Freida, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. There is no love like the love between a mother and her daughter. As you go through this difficult time, remember the great times you all shared, the tender moments that you had and know that her spirit will be with you always. May God give you and your family the peace that he can only give. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Rosalyn Lake
March 5, 2012
Denise, my thoughts and prayers are with you today as you take the final steps in your physical journey with Ms. Gloria. It's hard, I know, but rest assured that Ms. Gloria is at peace and rejoicing throughout Heaven with our Lord. You have been a good and faithful daughter, and I know that Ms. Gloria appreciates all that you did. Find comfort in the memories of your mom and the legacy she left that lives on in the many that she touched. Stay encouraged.
Marsha Ivy
March 5, 2012
To Freida & Family,
You have my sincere sympathy for the loss of your mom. I met your mom thru the Sampson family and I know how special she was to them. For there is no greater love than the love between mother and daughter. Know that our prayers are with you and your family and God bless.
Kathy (Walton) Wood
March 5, 2012
To Freida and family:
I was so sorry to read of your mother's
passing and. Please accept my sincere condolences and I hope the memories you all have of your mom you will treasure and hold dear in your hearts always and take comfort in knowing she
is in God's memory forever.
Nancy Woodfork
March 4, 2012
I was 12 years old when I met you and it still seems like yesterday. You wanted me to come live with you after I had my first born and although I didn't through the years I have always wondered how my life would've been if I had. I wish I would have been able to talk to you within the last few months, but for some reasons we never got to connect. I could say that I know that it will get better as the days pass of missing you, but I know it won't. You have a special place in my heart and I hope you know it. You will always be a very special woman to me....LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER....
Nancy Woodfork
March 4, 2012
Sister White you will truly be missed by many. Your kind tender heart touched many. I remember how almost every Sunday after church I used to come to your house and stay until evening services. DeeDee, Freida, Stevie, Dwight, and Byron probably were sick of seeing me so much, and I can't forget about Bro. White. Sister White you were such a loving person and many of us thought of you as our mother. You always did more worrying about others than you did about yourself. I know the family is at peace with knowing that you are no longer suffering. You were a Mentor to many. I Love and Miss You!
Tyree Sampson
March 3, 2012
My condolences to the white family. I remember sis White as one of my mother's very best friends, I am sure they are together again now. I also remember my brother's playing together with her son's when we were all very young at the church. Sister White sometimes prepared our school lunch and always had a big smile, I can never forget her always showing kindness.
May God's peace and blessings be with all of you during this time. Respectfully, Tyree (Pamela) Sampson.
Carla (Ivory) Hartfield
March 3, 2012
Dee Dee please forgive me for leaving out your name in my previous entry. You have my sincere sympathies. Love you much.
Carla (Ivory) Hartfield
March 2, 2012
Sis. White's radiant smile and encouraging words had been such a constant for me while I was growing up in Dayton. Praising God for the pleasure of knowing her and the legacy she left by making those around her feel loved. Byron (Tanita), Bro. White, Fredà, Dwight, Steven and family you will be in my prayers for comfort and peace.
MIKE & BENITA LEWIS
March 2, 2012
MAY GLORIA RIP... HER SMILE WILL BE SORELY MISSED. WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR BRO. CLAUDE. YOUR WIFE HAS BEEN TUCKED AWAY SAFETFLY NOW.. WE LOVE YOU...
Darrell & Debbie Tall
March 2, 2012
We want to offer our sincere condolence to Byron (Tanita),Freida and the rest of the family in this time of need. Just hold on to God's unchanging hand and He will see you through, may your memories bring you comfort.
March 2, 2012
To my extended family: I would like to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Sis. Gloria White. She was truly a gem in this life and will be greatly missed by me. Bless all of you. I love all of you. Respectfully, YoLonda JoVita James
Troy & Bridget Harris Tiara & Jamar're White
March 2, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 2, 2012
To the children and family of Gloria, "what a giving, kind, God-fearing and thoughtful mother that the Lord allowed you to experience for a little while." Whitey she loved you too. Keep the faith as she would have wanted you to do. I love all of you and am praying for you during this most difficult season of your lives. Please be encouraged. Love, Effie Mai James and family, West Palm Beach, FL
Friends
March 2, 2012
To the Family of Mr & Mrs. White,
We did not know Mrs White, but we knew she was a beautiful person by the way Mr. White would speak of her during our many conversations. He spoke of her so fondly and would always smile when he spoke of her. Mr. White is a long time customer of the City of Dayton and several of us here would always stop to talk to him and ask him how his wife was doing when he would come in to do business. We love you Mr. White and you have our condolences.
God Bless You Always,
From your friends at the City of Dayton Permit Section.
Joan (Joanne) McCray (Bonner)
March 2, 2012
Denise/Freida/Byron - Our family (Lillie Shoecraft) is praying for your family.
Niecy Kimbell
March 2, 2012
Denise, your mom has known me since I was about 5 yrs old when my sister Renee attended the Collegiate Heights daycare. She has always been one of the nicest people and I loved her dearly. Whenever I saw her there was a smile waiting for me. Heaven just received a 1st class angel. God Bless you and your family and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allison Mathis
March 1, 2012
Mrs. White was always kind to me. May God bless and comfort her family.
Dollie Jones
March 1, 2012
A reflection of your loved one (Gloria White) who for many years, helped anchored our family foundation.
For lack of words, Gloria White, a wife, mother and sister, she was endowed with such a commendable beauty that was plainly seen from the inside out. She possessed a strong faith and courageous splendor. She picked many of us up from the murky web of life and helped us out of the web of our sins. Her words were spoken with not a hint of condemnation, yet firm.
I will never forget the knock on my physical door that opened the door of my spiritual walk, now with the Lord. I am and will forever be thankful and gracious to God for such a “Willing Worker.�
To the family, we are all saddened by the message of her passing and will surely keep you in prayer.
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