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Gloria Brown

7/19/2022

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Gloria Brown, age 77, passed Sunday, July 17, 2022. 

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 23, 2022, in the yard of Union Tabernacle Baptist Church, 900 Adderton Street, Americus, Georgia. The Reverend Larry Sims, pastor, will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mrs. Gloria Jean Brown's (affectionately known as Patsy) story began on July 26, 1944, being born to the late James Melvin & the late Mary Guy of Newark, NJ. She spent most of her childhood days in Hawkinsville, Ga and attended their public school system. She was raised with her 4 siblings, and is preceded in death by Panalo (Manny) Simmons, Leon (Butch) Guy, Lolette Guy, and one surviving brother, Hugh Pierson. After reaching an age of maturity, Gloria relocated to Americus, Georgia. She joined Union Tabernacle Baptist Church where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Gloria was a member of the choir and a helper of the kitchen ministry. After many dedicated years of service, Gloria retired from Manhattan Shirt company as a seamstress. When she was not sewing, she could be found by any nearby creek with her pole in the pond.

Gloria was the loving wife of the late Willis Brown. She leaves her memories to be cherished by her daughters: Arizona Lamar of Atlanta, Gloria Tolbert of Americus, Valeria Williams (Gregory) of Americus, Ga, and her bonus daughters: Gwendolyn Harris and the Late Charlotte Paul. Grandchildren: Tavares Moye, Jason Moye, & Thomas “Trey” Moye III all of Atlanta, Ga, Jeremy Williams of Atlanta, Ga, Destiny Williams of Americus, Ga, Gregory Williams Jr (Savannah), and a loving and devoted GrandDaughter and Caregiver, Ashley Jackson-Lewis (Cedric) of Powder Springs, Ga., 12 great grandchildren, A devoted cousin, Payton “Bubba” Rogers (Rosie) of Hawkinsville, A devoted friend: Louis Hodge of Americus Ga and preceding her in death and A host of other relatives and friends.​

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Tammy Lundy
7/19/2022 09:28:48 pm

Forever in our hearts. Praying for each of you and just know I love you all. Granny was a diamond that will shine on forever.

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Corcynthia J Monts
7/22/2022 06:08:28 pm

I enjoyed Mrs Brown on her visits to Plains and she will forever be in my thoughts, she was such a sweet spirited woman who spoke of her love for her family. Rest well 💜

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Gloria Harris
7/22/2022 08:29:20 pm

Praying for the family may God continue to strengthen you and keep you.

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Willie Floyd/Hubbard
7/23/2022 10:58:47 am

Sorry for your loss, Praying for the family.

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Valencia May link
7/23/2022 11:26:15 pm

Arizona,

Condolences to you and the Family.

Valencia (Bryant) May

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