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Gloria Searight Obituary
(SPEAKS) "MOP MOP" 66, of 117 Sassafras Street died at home peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on Monday, August 2, 2010. She was the wife of Eddie Searight Sr. for 43 years, and the daughter of the late Mary C. Ross and the late Bernard Speaks Sr.
Gloria was a graduate of
Hope High
School Class of 1961. She retired from the City of Providence as a Crossing Guard. She was a long time member of the Assumption of BVM Church Parish. Gloria is survived by her two daughters, Rita Searight-Bellah of Warwick, and Cynthia Searight of Providence; her three sons Eddie Searight Jr. of Providence, Edward Cooley of Milford, CT, and Corey Searight of Providence. She leaves four sisters: Ann Marie Butler of Glendale, AZ, Joanne Scott of Las Vegas, NV, Mary Margaret Speaks of Deltona, FL; and Davida Ross of Providence; two brothers Bernard Speaks Jr. of Providence and Herbert Ross Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; and her Aunt Charlotte Watkins of Providence. Gloria was preceded in death by her brother Vincent Speaks and sister Rosemary Potter. Gloria leaves behind 7 grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 am at the Assumption BVM Church. Calling hours: Friday 6-9 pm in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers please forward donations to Assumption of BVM Church, 797 Potters Ave., Providence, RI 02907. www.bellfuneralhome.net
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for Gloria Searight
Walter Gibbs
August 26, 2010
Mop Mop is in the Middle of picture. Date of picture 1946 or 1947.
Davida
August 17, 2010
Good-bye Sister Dear....
Rose and Colleen pt registration RIH
August 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
walter Gibbs
August 15, 2010
My first 5 years of my life, Mop Mop was one of my family. We grew up together as the pictures will show. My email address is [email protected]. Mop Mop was like my older sister. Not much older. i will never forget Mop Mop. I love you Mop Mop.
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Mop Mop Center Picture Bottom About 1950
Walter Gibbs
August 15, 2010
Mop Mop & Gibbs Family Center Picture
Walter Gibbs
August 15, 2010
Dhana Whiteing
August 12, 2010
Dear Eddie and Family
You all handled a difficult situation with dignity, class and grace. Gloria would be proud of this. Because of the love and respect you have shown for each other, you will be get through this sad time. I am honored to be part of your family. May God continue to comfort you all on the loss of a dear wife and mother.
Most Sincerely,
Dhana
Jeanne Ferrell & Gibbs Family
August 10, 2010
Deepest sympathy to the family. I am glad my sis. and i got to see mop mop when we came home. She is like part of my family to.Rest In Peace, I will see you again. God Bless..
Ruby Hill & Family
August 10, 2010
May God's peace comfort you in this difficult time.
You are in my prayers.
Lorraine Marie Brown
August 9, 2010
Dear Extended Family,
Thank you for sharing Gloria with me and my brothers and sisters. I can still remember being included in the majority of the "Speaks" family activities prior to attending kindergarten. Like my mother, the family emphasis was on worshipping God, getting a good education, and keeping the children safe. When Gloria babysat with us she made us feel safe.
I remember when Gloria was in high school and she was responsible for
taking care of a lot of us. First there were six and before she got married there were a lot more.She was firm,yet patient.
Gloria was a role model and mentor before we could define the words. She was the eldest and the big sister. She was the example I followed when I eventually had to be responsible for taking care of my own siblings.
When Gloria got married, moved away,and had her own children, she often kept in contact with my mother. She was always interested in how we were doing. We were so thankful when the Searights moved back to Providence.
Over the years, along with our traditions, we have shared many triumphs and trials.Together we will miss Gloria's physical presence. Together we will remember her warm greetings and hugs. She often let us know that her love for us is infinite. Hopefully Gloria's demontration of strength and dignity will help us all find peace. Truly blessed, she is a Warrior for Christ,wearing the Armor of God.
We pay homage to Gloria's sacrifices and accomplishments. We are motivated and inspired to achieve, as we remain humble.
Well done, sweet and gentle servant. Well done.
Wanda McNeil
August 8, 2010
My Deepest sympathy to the Searight Family! May God Bless you all!
John Scanlon
August 7, 2010
Corey,
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Scanlon
Tolman High School
DOROTHY SENA-KASHK AND FAMILY
August 7, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SEARIGHT FAMILY. GLORIA WILL BE GREATLY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE THAT SHE TOUCH WITH HER GREAT SMILE AND ALWAYS WANTING TO HELP OUT WHEN NEEDED.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. MAY GLORIA REST IN PEACE.
Ernest & Teresa (Hill) Gilbert
August 6, 2010
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.
elaine silva
August 6, 2010
To the Searight Family: Seapop, Eddie,Rita,Corey, Cynthia and the rest of the family: Gloria was a great lady. She always had a smile for everyone. I will miss her. God Bless you all. Love, Elaine Silva.
Roberta Barros
August 6, 2010
Rita,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leslie Lopes-Ruffin
August 6, 2010
To the Searight & Speaks Family,
My deepest sympathy over the loss of Gloria, a great wife, mom, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother and friend! She will be sadly missed, but I know she will always be with us in spirit. I can not be with you physically to lay Gloria to rest, but you are in my thoughts& prayers and I will be with you in spirit.
Gloria loved her life, her family and family gatherings. Junebug, Rita, Cooley, Corey and Cynthia, your mom loved you so much that she endured many years of suffering just to be with you and your families enjoying each day that God gave her. Eddie, she used to tell me often how glad she was to have you and thanking God for you everyday. Thank you for loving her and showing us how unconditional love should be. But I thank you Gloria for befriending me so many years ago and continuing that friendship up to this day. Attending my wedding was one of the many special things you did and meant so much to me. So I will miss you my friend, but I know you are at peace with your father, God, your earthly father, Bernie, your mom Mary Ross, Vinny, Rosemary, Judy, Debbie and a host of others. So, until we met again, may you always rest in peace
chris morris
August 6, 2010
To Rita,Auntie AnnMarie and Family / My condolences . May God Bless you all !
Love Cris and The Morris Family
Kela Pittman
August 6, 2010
Rita,
Sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Candita Butler
August 6, 2010
Daughter, Wife, sister, Mother, Aunt, grandmother, and friend... It takes a powerful woman to be so GREAT at all these. Nobody could have done it better than you!!! I love you & and will remember you fondly ALWAYS in ALL ways.
Denise Martin Echols
August 6, 2010
Mrs. Watkins & Dhana, sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May God's Grace be with you at this difficult time.
--Tony & Denise Martin-Echols
MIKE DAVIS
August 6, 2010
COREY I AM SORRY 4UR LOSS I CANT IMAGINE WHAT UR GOING THRU.MAY U FIND PEACE IN THE LOVE THAT SHE GAVE U AND THE MEMORIES LEFT BEHIND.((MIKE DAVIS&FAMILY))
Kevin Whetstone
August 5, 2010
Our Condolences, From the Whetstone Family.
Sandra Brown
August 5, 2010
Dear Rita and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and I will always remember her for her kindness to all and her perpetual smile. You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.
JoeAnn Waite
August 5, 2010
Auntie Gloria will truly be missed.
August 5, 2010
My condolences to the family during this time, blessings to all of you.
Theresa Bland Evans
Annette Schultz
August 5, 2010
Dear Rita and family,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Speaks and Family
August 5, 2010
To the Searight Speaks Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Gloria fought a tough battle, what a strong WOMAN she was. Please take the time to remember all the good times you shared with her. The loss of a loved on is never easy and it can take a long time to heal from the pain it causes, but with the support of family and friends and strength from God, you'll begin to heal. Gloria may not be here physically, but she will always be with us in spirit, Gloria MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Ryta Yarborough Barnes
August 5, 2010
To Bernard and family sorry to here about your lost I have not seen the family in a while but I will ALWAYS remember the good times with those who have left us MAY GOD BE THE GLORY!!!
Matthew Buchanan
August 5, 2010
Mrs. Searight, you're truly an amazing and beautiful woman. Your smile lit up the room and your gentle and loving personality made people flock to you. You will be truly missed and you leave behind a brother in Corey who will carry your legacy and will be well taken care of by all the "sons" you leave behind. May god bless Rita, Cynthia, Eddie, Davida, Corey and especially Mr. Searight who lost his best friend. God needed an angel to assist him with his work and Mrs. Searight it was you he chose so do your work and look down upon your family that will truly miss you and all that you bring. God Bless the entire Searight Family and if you all need anything, please don't hesitate to call.
Mary Ann Watkins
August 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dakota (Lawrence) Thomas
August 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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