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Gladys Hesleph Obituary
1924 ~ 2015
After 90 years of sharing her love, guidance, wisdom and humor with family, friends, and students, our beloved Gladys Iona Redd Hesleph returned to her Heavenly Father on March 9, 2015. She valiantly endured her physical health challenges without complaint, and lived the final months of her life on her terms, remaining active, and trusting in her Heavenly Father to provide the strength to see her through.
We will celebrate her life with a Homegoing Service at 12:00 pm on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 South State Street. There will be a viewing before the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pastor France A. Davis will officiate the service. The interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 520 South. www.evans-earlymortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kirk Rogers
April 11, 2016
I remember her as a very humble and kind lady, who was passionate about her work as a counselor at Copper Hills Elementary, circa 1983. For some reason her name just popped into my head at random so I decided to do a search and found this :-)
Paul,and Essie(Molie) Essie tinsley
March 18, 2015
Aunt Gladys , a wonderful woman of God , loving sister, mother,mentor, my auntie wil be missed, but never forgotten ,
Shelbi Gomez
March 17, 2015
I used to attend Calvary, and during a really hard time in my life Pastor Davis recommended that I speak to Sister Hesleph. At first I was reluctant, but eventually went.
Sister Hesleph was rough- but in a good way. She would give me weekly assignments and she held me accountable to them.
I will never forget one assignment in particular. She wanted me to go line by line through Psalms 139 and tell her what I though each line meant.
Doing this helped me to see how God see's me (something I had so forgotten at the time.) I remember just crying and crying. She showed me love, she showed me that not only did she believe that I was worth more than what I was allowing in my life, but she showed me God's love in the most loving, touching way.
I will never, ever forget her as long as I live.
Praying for your family during this hard time. She was a remarkable woman.
Shelbi Gomez
Pat Miller
March 17, 2015
My life is richer for having known Momma Hesleph. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
YuVonne and MarShawn Williams-Jones
March 17, 2015
To the Hesleph Family,
I remember Mrs Hesleph growing up in Salt Lake City and from numerous visits home. She was the pianist, organ player at Calvary. She always had a stern look when she was watching us playing in church, but she always has a loving warm smile. My Mother, Veronika Williams and my late Grandmother, the Rev. Dr. Louise Johnson shared many loving memories of Mrs Hesleph over the years. She was a Great Woman of God, a Counselor and a Friend, a true Proverbs 31 Women. ! She will be greatly missed. May God comfort you with His Grace in your time of bereavement. She now rest in the Arms of God!
Lisa Green - Wells
March 16, 2015
To the Hesleph Family, words cannot express the how my heart feels right now.
Every time I came home to see my family I would always look for Mrs. Hesleph, she was an Awesome Woman of God and a True Proverbs 31 Woman. She always spoke truth!!! I will miss her smile.
May the peace of God and his comfort be with you all during this time and always.
Bettie Cisco
March 16, 2015
A light has been dimmed in Salt lake City, one of God's children has passed on. Mother Hesleph was a mother to all of us, May God hold this family in his arms in the coming days.
Stephanie Bourdeaux
March 16, 2015
To the Hesleph Family,
Your mother was a wonderful women. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
The Bourdeaux, Leasure and Peake Family
Leilani Clegg
March 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss Jack and all the Hesleph family. Prayers of comfort for you all and my Aloha.
Mike Mason Family
March 16, 2015
To the Hesleph Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. You have alwyas been a part of our family. Mrs Hesleph was a great lady and will be missed.
Angelita Florez
March 16, 2015
To Jack and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Keeping all of you in my prayers. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
Doty Jones
March 16, 2015
To the Hesleph Family I have prayed for you and will continue to pray for you. Your mom was a great lady and will be truly missed. May God bless you all.
If ypu need anything please feel free to call me.
Amanda Michelle Jones
March 15, 2015
Love & light to the Hesleph family. I loved "Mrs. G" & how she looked after us young ones in her own jazzy way. I wish you all fantastic, happy memories!
Angie Daniels-Little(Woolfork)
March 15, 2015
Brian and Kevin, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She got her calling, and God will always watch over her.
David and Garletta Carter
March 15, 2015
To the Hesleph Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Feel free to call upon us at anytime in the days and weeks to come. Your mom is in the hands of a merciful and awesome God, and in that we can all take comfort.
With Deepest Sympathy,
David and Garletta Carter
Denver, Colorado
Margo Salazar Johnson
March 15, 2015
Hesleph family my deepest sympathies. Your mother was a amazing woman.Celebrate her life and love.
Elise
March 15, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength needed to endure at this sad time.
Veronica green
March 15, 2015
To the family sorry about your loss and we send our condolences
Sharon Day
March 15, 2015
I AM SO BLESSED AND GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR BRINGING AUNT GLADYS IN MY LIFE AS A LITTLE GIRL, SHE AND MY MOM PHYLLIS WERE TRULY BESTIES. I REMEMBER WHEN I LOST MY MOM AND WAS FEELING SO ALONE, AUNT GLADYS WAS THE 1ST PERSON I SAW WAITING WITH OPEN ARMS STANDING IN THE HOSPITAL PARKING LOT TO HOLD ME AND KEEP ME FEELING SAFE. SHE, MOM AND TERRY ARE SINGING IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR SINGING PEACE BE STILL. I HAVE PLAYED, LAUGHED, LOVED AND MOST OF ALL LEARNED FROM THE HESLEPH FAMILY AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME SHARE HER AND UNCLE WILLIE ALL THESE YEARS. HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU ALL AND I WILL GIVE THEM TO YOU PERSONALLY WHEN I COME HOME IN JULY. OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN BLESS THESE YOUR CHILDREN. LOVE FOR LIFE SHARON M. GRAYSON-DAY AND THE COLORADO BOSMA CLAN 031515
March 14, 2015
Our love and condolences go out to the family know that you are loved and that friends and family care. Rejoice that she is in God's hands and shout for joy that God made her your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. In our prayers always. Your family in Atlanta.
The Mason's
John, Maudriella, Seleta, and Eric Mason
March 14, 2015
Our love and condolences go out to the family know that you are loved and that friends and family care. Rejoice that she is in God's hands and shout for joy that God made her your mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. In our prayers always. Your family in Atlanta.
The Mason's
Rita Martin
March 14, 2015
My second Mom who was and is the light of my life, she watched over me, fed me, admonished me, and most of all loved me and treated my family as her own. She loved and prayed for my sisters, my children, and grandchildren. She told my Mom when they met in SLC, she would take care of me in her absence. She remained true to her word for over 15 years before and after the passing of my Mom. Today and always, our family honors her legacy, her life, and her gracious beauty. Our prayers and love go out to the Hesleph family. Love The Martin Family
Bev Sciortino
March 14, 2015
To the Hesleph Family, Wayne I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers to you and your Family. I am here for you my Friend just a phone call away.
Ernest Timmons
March 14, 2015
May God be with you and comfort you in this difficult time
Gonzales Family
March 14, 2015
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Hesleph family on the loss of your mother. Remembering the childhood days on Washington Street.
May God bless you all.
Veronika, Maurice, YuVonne, MarShawn The Collective Williams Familt
March 14, 2015
A light in the darkness, an Angel on earth. Gone but never forgotten!
Veronika and Maurice Williams
March 14, 2015
I remember Mrs. Gladys Hesleph from my days as a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was the Choir Director, Pianist and Organist, a Deaconess and most of all a cherished friend. She will be greatly missed. To the Family; may God grant you His Comfort, Joy, Love and Peace in this your time of bereavement. Mrs. Hesleph meant a lot, and she was a mentor to so many. Her graciousness and friendship will always be remembered!
Veronika and Maurice Williams
March 14, 2015
I remember Mrs. Gladys Hesleph from my days as a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was the Choir Director, Pianist and Organist, a Deaconess and most of all a cherished friend. She will be greatly missed. To the Family; may God grant you His Comfort, Joy, Love and Peace in this your time of bereavement. Mrs. Hesleph meant a lot, and she was a mentor to so many. Her graciousness and friendship will always be remembered!
Loretta Baca
March 13, 2015
I remember Gladys. My prayers and thoughts are with her family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
March 13, 2015
May God Bless you all in this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Kathryn Causey
March 13, 2015
My most sincere and heart-felt condolences. Mrs. Hesleph was and continues to be a "light on the hillside", exemplary of a life well lived. We rejoice in her reunion with her beloved Willie.
R. Scott Rawlings
phillip brown
March 13, 2015
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I VAGUELY REMEMBER HER.
Greg and Tanya Lang
March 13, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. With sincere respect for the Hesleph Family. ♡♡♡
Christine Eberhart/Ewell
March 13, 2015
Our Condolences to the Hesleph family, May the Lord guide you and support you in your time of need.
Cori Coleman Price
March 13, 2015
To the Hesleph Family, Friends and Loved Ones:
You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your Mother, Grandmother, etc. Know that our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Lean on me and your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. May God's comfort help you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Love,
Cori and Coleman Price
Karen Gardner
March 13, 2015
Jackie and Stephanie, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Matthews
March 13, 2015
Sis. Hesleph, Thank you for being my CEO "Chief Empowering Officer." Your gifts of knowledge, discretion, counsel, sound judgment and understanding were unmatched. I will add from the lessons you've taught me and not subtract from them. We serve an awesome God and I have comfort in knowing you are with our heavenly Father.
Jerome & Cille Council
March 13, 2015
Thank you Hesleph children & grandchildren for sharing your beautiful & faithful mother with us! It was a privilege to be asked by Pastor Davis to serve under Sister Hesleph during her youth counseling years.
Thank you Sister Hesleph for your influence & example of a listening spirit during my early ministry years.
May you Sleep on at peace in the arms of Jesus!
Ronda Creiglow
March 13, 2015
I am sorry Walt, that you lost your mother. You were lucky to have for so long.
I only saw her a couple of times but she seem so pretty & elegant to me.
Hugs to all the family...
Felecia davis
March 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family may God keep you all at this time.
Felecia Davis Fe
LaPedra Etherly
March 12, 2015
Auntie was always a lady. Gifted and blessed, she had a way with a piano (and a sweet potatoe pie) that spoke to your heart .I will always be grateful for her no nonsense way and her unwavering faith.
Cheryl & Ken Johnson
March 12, 2015
We will miss Mother Hesleph and her bright smile. We are praying for her family and her family at Calvary Baptist Church. We are grateful for the opportunity to have known her. So glad to know she is safe in the Fathers arms rejoicing in His everlasting love and peace
Emma Houston
March 12, 2015
Mother Hesleph; tender, kind, gentle spirit with an unwavering love for God will be truly missed.
Beverly Renfro
March 12, 2015
Dearest Hesleph Family, I pray the Lord our God will bless and keep each of you. Our hearts are grieving with you at this time for her absence,and rejoicing simultaneously for the privilage of knowing Mrs. Hesleph, and knowing the peace she has obtained. She will always be in our memory as a warrior for the Lord. She lived an exemplary life, one that we can only hope to attain. We love you all. Aaron and Bev Renfro
March 12, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with the Hesleph family at this time.
Jackie Lloyd - Detroit, Michingan
Monique O'Neal Spillers
March 12, 2015
May God be with you and your family! I will miss you dearly Mrs. Hesleph.
Bessie Thornton
March 12, 2015
To the Gladys Hesleph Family. Please know that we share in the loss of this wonderful and powerful woman of God. Mom lived the life she talked about and was a great influence and role model for our family. I claimed her as my "Mom" and told her often how much I loved her. I am so thankful to God that He allowed our paths to cross. She was faithful until the end. Mom fought a good fight and finished her race and know she is resting in her heavenly father's arm. We all loved Mama Hesleph but God loved her best. She was one in a million and there WILL NEVER be another like her. Family, be strong and know that you are loved by us and we will be here for you! Weeping may endure for a night but JOY will come on the morning!
Miki Hesleph
March 12, 2015
Ms Gladys was a Proverbs 31 woman.
March 12, 2015
Sister Hesleph, I will miss your stern looks, your sharp wit, your bright smile, your great advice and your warm heart.
Love Shauna
John "Jackie" Robertson
March 12, 2015
To the Hesleph Family, Thank-you for sharing your mother with us all, as you know your mother was my mother's best friend, your mother is my oldest daughter's God Mother and most of all your mother was like a mother to me and my family. We truly will miss her stern look and kind words. May God Bless you all during this time of bereavement. Love The Robertson Family.
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