Lillian Gregory Obituary

Lillian Gregory

AGE: 80 • Somerset

Lillian Gregory passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2012 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 80 years old. Mrs. Gregory was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina and lived in New Brunswick, Piscataway and Somerville before moving to Franklin Township in 2011. Mrs. Gregory retired as a Supervisor from Wonderbread. After her retirement she went on to get her LPN and continued working as a nurse at Franklin Convalescent Center in Franklin Park. She retired in 1997. She was an avid reader, bowler and a bingo enthusiast. Her true joy came in preparing meals for her immediate and extended families, especially during the holidays.

Mrs. Gregory was predeceased by her parents; Bishop William Seawright and Lizzie Seawright. She was also predeceased by her sons; Bruce Duncan and Barry Duncan, two brothers; Donny Seawright and Nathaniel Seawright and grandsons; Darrin Baskin and Terrence Duncan. She is survived by her children; Jacqueline Mapp and fiancé Thad of Somerset, Sharon Dunlap and husband Joe of South Bound Brook, Kevin Gregory and wife Deborah of Somerset, and Teri-Lynne Gregory and partner Valerie Walker of Dobbs Ferry, NY. She is also survived by her siblings; Bishop William Seawright of Edison, Lillie Mitchell and husband Hubert of New Brunswick, Rachael Mosley of New Brunswick, Willie Lou Kelton and husband Arthur of New Brunswick, Josephine Muhammad of Somerset, Louise Jackson of New Brunswick, sisters in law; Maxine Seawright of Piscataway, Evelyn Seawright of North Carolina, daughter in laws Kathleen Duncan of South Carolina, Paulette Duncan of Plainfield N.J., 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and special son Jerry Garretson and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday January 24, 2012 from 9-10:30 AM at First Baptist Church of South Bound Brook. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM at church. Subsequent interment will be at Franklin Memorial Park in North Brunswick. Arrangements are under the Gleason Funeral Home in Somerset.

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Published by Home News Tribune on Jan. 21, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Gregory

15 Entries

January 30, 2012

Tsha, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you much love and my heartfelt sympathy. Miss you so!! Love, Randi (Ardsley, NY)

give Zion A big Kiss for me

Teri- lynne Gregory

January 27, 2012

My Dearest Mommy, I have been blessed beyond measure to have you in my life for this season. I can't begin to imagine my life without you. I need to call you about the presidents address and other politics, you would have been so proud ,he stepped up. There are so many thing i want to tell you but i will call you at your new address. Tell Butchie and Barry I said hello along with the rest of the family. You are the woman in me and i bestow grateful thank you's, i will stand tall in your honor. i love and miss you already!
your daughter Teri-Lynne

Cynthia Sharpe

January 24, 2012

Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. ~ Anonymous

I am sorry for your loss...know thatyour Mom's love will live within you always..

Eleanora Cobb

January 24, 2012

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. ~ Eileen Elias Freeman With much love Eja

john,robin thompson

January 23, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Ann Marie Vulpone

January 23, 2012

Tsha - I am so sorry for your loss. Mom is your guardian angel now. She will continue to care for her children and watch over them. Mom will be in your heart forever and her love will be with you always. xo

Valerie Walker

January 23, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. May GOD send you strength and fill your heart will loving memories that comfort you.

Love,
Valerie

Valerie Walker

January 23, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. May GOD give you strength and fill your heart with loving memories that comfort you.

Love,
Valerie

A Lady Of Respect

Jai

January 22, 2012

Teri-Lynne,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve the lost of your biggest Fan, your MOTHER, a woman of Respect,Knowledge, and Wisdom.

Gina West

January 22, 2012

Jackie,
I'm still so saddened by the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss her very much. Scott and I send our deepest condolences to Jameel and all your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Gina and Scott West

Robert,Evelyn M Blount

January 21, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 21, 2012

Ed and I were blessed to have known Lillian. She was a great lady in every sense of the word.

Ed and Laura Reid

Janice White

January 21, 2012

With deep sympathy to the family of
Mrs. Gregory. She will truly be missed.

With Love Janice

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