Patricia Nina "Red" Gabriel

Patricia Nina Gabriel, 79, took flight on wings of glory, April 9, 2024, at Bronson
Methodist Hospital, in Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by her family. She was preceded in
death by her father Norman Gabriel, mother Nina Bartlett Gabriel, and sister Norma
Margaret Metcalf.
Patricia was born on May 2, 1944, in Stephensville, Newfoundland Canada and raised
in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland. She is the third of twelve siblings. In 1964, Patricia
relocated to Albion MI and in1965 accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She
joined Gethsemane Temple COGIC under the leadership of Pastor James S Lee and
served as a Missionary, Evangelist, Sunshine Band Teacher, in the Kitchen Ministry,
and Performing Arts Ministry. She served for 2 years at John 3:16 Ministries and in
1995, joined Emmanuel Temple, re-named Emmanuel Covenant Church International,
under the leadership of Bishop Hugh and Letha Smith and now under the leadership of
Dr. Frederick James Sweet and Co Pastor Shannon Latrice Sweet whom she dearly
loved along with their daughters Atira and Azariah. She served in the prophetic
ministry, compassion, altar work, and as a mother in the church. In 2019 the nursery
was dedicated to her and named The Mother Gabriel Nursery in her honor.
Patricia's ministry of compassion led her to become a CNA working in geriatric care for
over 25 years. She decided to advance in healthcare and enrolled at Davenport
College for Phlebotomy. Her compassion extended beyond the workplace, she could
not bear to see others go without food or clothing and would give her last for those in
need.
She also enjoyed facilitating Bible Studies at Springview Towers. Patricia was an
anointed intercessor, and prophetess. She was a stranger to no one and fearlessly
would release a prophetic word or lead someone to Christ at any time in any place, as
the Holy Spirit led. Her prophetic anointing would manifest not only in spoken word but
also in her writings. She was frequently called upon to write resolutions and poems
during honorary events. In October of 2020, she published her first book of its series
called Jack and Warfare in the Dark Kingdom. Her goal has always been to bring
people of all ages to salvation and into a deeper relationship with Christ.
In addition to her lifelong dream of writing children's books, Patricia was an avid
seamstress. She would not only make much of her own clothing but would also support
her local assembly and community in making costumes, dance uniforms, hankies,
prayer shawls, and whatever was needed for the occasion.
She loved her children dearly and leaves to cherish her memory: Denise Gordon of
DeSoto, TX, Lesa (Larry) Henry of Battle Creek MI., Norman(Elizabeth) Rudolph, and
Nina Lane both of Albion, MI. Her siblings: Agnita (Bobby) Ladd of Wernersville PA;
Cyril(Betty) Gabriel of Perth, Ontario; Lorraine Gabriel of Stouffville, Ontario;
Marilyn(Gordon) Jones of Elliott Lake, Ontario; Randolph Gabriel of Cornerbrook,
Newfoundland; Sean(Ainsley) Gabriel of Perth, Ontario; Wayne(Adrianna)Gabriel of
Pickering Ontario; Teddy Gabriel-Senior of Burlington, Ontario; Gerald(Claudia)
Gabriel of Kingston, Ontario; and Robin(Reg)Young of Cornerbrook, Newfoundland.
Nine grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren with one great grandchild on the way, a
host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special friends: Annie Douglas and Mark
Vinsky, a special daughter Carolyn Walker and special grandsons Brandon Pettis and
Markeith Fitzpatrick.
Patricia will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.