Gloria G. Stewart's Obituary
On December 19, 1944 in Clarksdale, Arkansas to the union of Otis and
Louise Shepherd was blessed with their second child, a daughter, Gloria Gean
Shepherd. Her father, Otis Shepherd and mother, Louis Shepherd; mothers-inlaw, Annie and Dorothy and sister-in-law, Eloise all preceded her in death.
Gloria Shepherd was raised in the city of Kinloch, Missouri, where she
attended Dunbar Elementary School and graduated from Kinloch High School
in 1962. Following graduation she attended Saint Louis Community College -
Florissant Valley.
Gloria confessed a hope in Christ at a young age under the leadership of the
late Wash Yates at Southern Missionary Baptist Church on 5600 Lehouge in
Kinloch, Missouri. She continued her membership under the leadership of
Bishop Steven G. Thompson and followed him to Leonard Missionary Baptist
Church in 1989. While a member at LMBC she had many positions from
Sunday School Teacher, Culinary Team, Health Unit and Trustee. She was
dedicated in all her duties to the very end.
Gloria demonstrated exceptional work ethic during her career in employment.
She began at Country Set Clothing Store. Moved onto Continental Can
Company from there she transitioned to LMI Aerospace Inc. and finally retired
as a Clerk from The City of Hillsdale.
On July 20, 1968, Gloria married James Stewart, who preceded her in death.
The Lord blessed Gloria and James with one daughter, Valerie. Gloria was
honored to raise both of her grandchildren, Erica Jones and Jeremy Ruff.
Gloria devoted her life to God, her husband, her daughter, grandchildren and
family.
No matter what role Gloria played - be it mother, grandmother, Trustee or
friend - she was an organized woman who handled business many people
called on her to help facilitate and plan church events, government meeting
and family functions. She was quick to contribute and “make donation”.
She was devoted in everything she did. And was only a phone call away.
Despite her aliments Gloria remained positive and as active as possible until
her retirement July 1, 2020. God called her home early Tuesday morning
September 29, 2020. She will be dearly missed. Gloria leaves to cherish her
life: Her loving daughter ~ Valerie; her grandchildren ~ Erica and Jeremy; great
grandchildren ~ Zyir, Zackary, Zion, Zy’Mire, Azaria Madyson, Javon, Zy’azion
and Dallas; sisters ~ Earline Shepherd, Annie Young, Wanda Shepherd
Thomas (Melvin), Ray Maxine MgGee (Ricky) and Myrtle Shepherd; sisters-inlaw ~ Margaret (Lee), Mary (Marvin), Mildred, Annette (Ralph), Anita Stewart;
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and long time friends.
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