Gloria Jean Germani

Gloria Jean Germani obituary, Flint, MI

Gloria Jean Germani

Gloria Germani Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sheldon T Banks Funeral Chapel - Flint on Oct. 1, 2025.
GERMANI-RUFFIN, Mrs. Gloria-age 61, of Flint, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Hurley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 11:00am Friday, August 15, 2025 at Serenity Funeral Chapel, 2340 W. Carpenter Rd., Flint, MI 48505.
Mrs. Gloria Jean Ruffin-Germani was born March 16, 1964 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter Edna Jefferson and Willie Ruffin.
Mrs. Gloria Ruffin-Germani was a lifelong resident of Flint. She graduated in 1982 from Flint Northern High School. Later she attended Mott Community College and was one of the founding members of Flint Girls Rock. Gloria worked as a field service engineer, tax preparer and small business consulting. She enjoyed reading, cooking, singing and baking cheesecakes. Gloria had a passion for politics and helping others.
Gloria Jean Ruffin-Germani leaves to cherish her memory: son, Jon Williams; grandchildren, Deamonte Hughes, Malik Burkeen, Preston Williams, Lyriq Williams, Justice Williams, and Jon Williams Jr.; brothers, William Ruffin and Willie Mallet; sisters, Debra Mallet, Leewonder Ruffin and Jacklyn Mallet (Arthur Murray); grandmother, Mart Coton; nephews, Arbless, Saladin, Floyd, Anthony and Byron Boyd, Desmond Mallet and Sharif Mallet; nieces, T'Neica Mallet and Takaski Holmes; cousin, Loren Franklin; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Terry Pennyman, Joe Brand and Elizabeth Morris.
Gloria was preceded in death by; mother, Edna Jefferson; father, Willie Ruffin and sister, Beverly Boyd.
The family would like to express special thanks to: Lorena Franklin, Elizabeth Morris, Joe Brand, Terry Pennyman and Jacquelyn Mallet Murray. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Gloria, please visit our Tree Store.

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