Louise M Logan

Sister Louise Mildred (Mosley) Logan made the world a better place because of her devotion to serving others and her love for God. Born on Jan 12, 1949, in Morgantown, West Virginia, she was the third child (and second daughter) born to Clarence and Mildred (Dotson) Mosley. Clarence and Mildred were both from Alabama and moved their growing family to West Virginia, then Ohio. As a child, Louise grew up in a strong, charitable, entrepreneurial and hospitable family, predominantly in Warren and Youngstown, Ohio. Louise's family traveled to many places in the United States, celebrating milestones and forging connections with extended family, friends, and church ministries. Louise stood out for her beauty and tall stature but was shy and reserved. However, she found outlets for fun and adventure by spending time with her large family and friends.

The strong connection with her parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, in-laws, friends, and community would continue through her lifetime. Louise gave her life to Christ as a young child and grew up attending Himrod Avenue Church of God. Louise volunteered in various ministries of the church, including serving as a Sunday school teacher and singing with her family as the Mosley Sisters. As an adult, Louise was a member of First Church of God, Body of Christ Tabernacle (All Nations Church), and a ministry with one of her close friends, Pastor Margaret Jones. Louise was also a part of the choir under Benny Hinn Ministries at one of the conventions she attended. She also enjoyed going to Women Thou Art Loosed conventions and other national and local ministry conventions with family and friends.

Louise graduated from Rayen High School in 1967 and was interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, like her mother, a cosmetologist who later became a nurse. As an adult, Louise attended Columbus Technical Institute, Columbus State Community College, and The Ohio State University. While at these and other institutions, she focused on medical, administrative, and logistical studies. Louise also obtained a certificate in Biblical Studies while attending Body of Christ Tabernacle in Columbus. Louise held various roles within the medical field at Grant Hospital, The Ohio State University Medical Center, and several smaller agencies. She worked in workforce development for a City of Columbus program, cared for children at a local church daycare facility, graced people with a smile as a Walmart greeter, and even delivered mail as a United States Postal Worker. Louise’s love of hats and fashion turned into a rewarding career at the Madisons' and Jacobson stores in downtown Columbus.

As a young adult, Louise moved to Columbus, Ohio, with her sisters. From there, Louise met the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) Logan Sr., a young Army Special Forces Soldier who returned to the United States after multiple tours of duty in Vietnam. Jerry and Louise were married in 1970 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and from their union, three children were born: Jernell, Gerald (Junior) Jr, and Mark. Jerry eventually left the military in 1973 and settled back in Columbus, Ohio. In 1980, their marriage ended. However, 24 years later, in 2004, they remarried in Columbus, surrounded by family. Gerald Sr and Louise remained married until Gerald Sr's death in January 2021. Louise became a Gold Star military widow.

Louise volunteered with various organizations, including the B.R.E.A.D./Justice ministry, Red Cross, the Board of Elections, the Obama campaign, Esther Ministries, Feed the Children, union, and military organizations. Louise frequently hosted prayer breakfasts and prayer walk events from her home and in the community. Throughout her life, she enjoyed participating in church plays, attending concerts and amusement parks/fairs, and cheering on sports teams (especially the Buckeyes). Louise was a gifted and peaceful woman who loved giving herself, her children, her grandchildren, and foster children more educational and professional experiences. While Louise faced health challenges and other struggles, she maintained a classy, extremely positive demeanor, which made life's struggles easier to handle. For many years, she helped raise her grandchildren with a mother's anointing oil of true love and acceptance.

A summary of her life on paper will never harness the fullness of her impact on this earth or even tell how many deeds of kindness and support she did not advertise. Louise's family and friends enjoyed her funny nature, her laughs, her gorgeous smile, her sweet tooth, and many dance moves that would rival Michael Jackson. She truly displayed the fruit of the Spirit and walked as a Proverbs 31 woman for 77 years on this Earth.

On a rainy winter day, Feb 19, 2026, God took back custody of his earthly angel, who stewarded her time wisely to do what God called her to do. Her big brother, Charles, preceded her to Heaven five days earlier on the anniversary of their mother's death, Feb 14, 2026. What a joyful union in Christ, Sister Louise is experiencing now.

Louise is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald (Jerry) Sr; parents, Clarence Mosley; mother, Mildred (Dotson) Mosley; stepmother, Lurlene Mosley; sisters, Mary Alice (Ronald) Dunn, and Essie (Johnnie) McGee; brother, Charles (Mary Jane) Dixon; father-in-law, Archie (Helen) Logan Sr; mother-in-law. Ruth Logan; sisters-in-law, Ruby (Sidney) Rice, Jeanette Logan, and Cassandra Logan; brothers-in-law, Tyrone King; nephews Jerome Rice, Sidney Rice Jr., and Kenny Mayshack; niece, Barbara McGee Harper; along with several other close relatives.

Louise leaves to cherish and honor her legacy daughter, Jernell Logan, sons Gerald (Angela Young) Logan Jr, Mark (April) Logan, and Contrelle Harbin; grandchildren: Jerel, Gerika (Ryan), Kenneth, DeAnthony, Isaac, Jordan, Kayla, Marglaceus, Martiese, Cardea, and Cuirah; great grandson, Kingston; great-granddaughters Kaylani and Blakely; sisters: Margie (Kenneth) Newell, Delorise Mayshack, and Ruth Ann Johnson; brothers in law: Archie Logan Jr and Frank Logan Sr; sister in laws: Kathy Beavers and Rose Logan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives and friends.

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