Gloria Jean "Jean" Finley Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Gloria Jean "Jean" Finley

Graveside service for Gloria Finley, 60, of Auburn, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 2255 Wrights Mill Road, Auburn, AL 36830, Reverend Bernard Anderson, Pastor and Bishop Kenneth Carter, Eulogist.

Mrs. Finley, who passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Opelika, Alabama, was born October 15, 1960 in Lee County, Alabama.

Mrs. Finley public viewing will be private.

She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Ladectric (Michele) Finley of Panama, City, FL; three grandchildren, Ladazah Finley, Daleah Finley and Christian Finley; a devoted and dedicated sister and brother-in-law, Patricia (Edgar) Woody of Opelika, AL; her eldest sister, Mattie Wright of Auburn, AL; three brothers, Roosevelt (Lilly) Finley, Anthony (Patrice) Finley both of Opelika, AL and Jerry Finley of Loachapoka, AL; seven aunts, Viola (Isaiah) Dowdell, Ciola Pitts both of Loachapoka, AL, Rosia Lee Finley, Julia Frazier, Mary (Cecil) Edwards all of Auburn, AL, Alice Hunter Finley of Atlanta, GA and Annie Finley Hatley of Dekalb, IL; two uncles, John Henry Finley of Auburn, AL and Johnny Boyd of Loachapoka, AL; nine nephews, Tyrone (Felicia) Finley, Marismekkoe (Phyllis) Finley, Adrian Finley, Steven Finley, Montavious Finley, Altoni Finley, Johnathan Finley, Justin Sanford and Akeem Lockhart; four nieces, Marimekko Allen, Shakara Finley, Rachel Finley and Whitney Finley; devoted cousins, Cassandra Finley of Newnan, GA and Margaret Bozeman of Auburn, AL; special and devoted friends, Alfreda Cosby, Maisha Jefferson and Jonathan McConnell all of Auburn, AL; her devoted and loving co-workers and staff of Auburn University; a host of cousins and friends.

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Ms. G was a light to us all. She was a wonderful coworker and friend. I will always be inspired by the way she taught Auburn students how to love and respect each other. Her laughter and sense of humor made going to work fun! Mary Claire Dismukes

Gloria was an awesome friend and classmate. Her spirit and smile will be missed. Condolences to her family for their loss. Rest In Peace! Fannie Worthy

Gloria you are a peace now but you will truly be missed. This one hurts We had some wonderful and blessed talks and I will remember all the advice you have given me. To the family I will keep you all in my prayers.

Sleep in peace Ms.G I will miss you. Shelia Hooks 6

Gloria was a beautiful person inside and out . I loved her energy . I meet Gloria when I was carrying for her brother it felt as if I had known her my entire life . May she Rest In Heaven where there are Now More Worries

To Gloria's Family: 🌹 Gloria and I shared some fun, memorable times together as classmates. I had the pleasure of talking and laughing with Gloria a few years ago and it was just like old times! Gloria was a very loyal friend and classmate. May the fond, loving memories of Gloria comfort her family during these difficult times. Love, Annie Mae Floyd-Dinkins, LHS Class of '78

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Gloria touched so many with her kindness, humor, honesty and love. She will be missed greatly. Love and prayers for the family. Rest in Peace. The Foleys

Classmate Gloria will definitely be missed. I thank God for all the memories we have shared together, whether individually or collectively, I will remember. My prayer for her family, is that God will comfort and give them peace during this most difficult time. Joann Booth

Praying for the family! Gloria will be missed. Rest of Gloria.
Luthus & Deborah Lyles

To the family of Gloria. I know that God will give you comfort and guide you through this. Keep the faith and know that He's there for you. Gloria, your beautiful memories will be in our hearts forever! Marie & Robert Askew

May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Glenda Stroud

Praying for comfort and strength for you and your family, Auntie Val love you all.

Praying for you and your family Auntie Val love you all

I'm sorry I forgot to sign message Annie Finley Harley

I'm so sorry for your loss. Will be praying that God will comfort all.

Rest in Paradise Jean... Nephew Jonathan Finley & Mother, Rosie Bruner-Finley

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julia Rowell-Finley and Family

Prayers for peace, strength and comfort to the family. Cherish the beautiful memories. K. L. Williams

Gloria was one of the students I look up to at Loachapoka High❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 My thoughts and prayers are with her son and family. Mrs. France-Haynes

A beautiful light forever shining so bright in Heaven. Rest sweet angel. Love always, Mary Finley-Edwards & family.

Mama "G", a mentor and forever friend to my son, Jonathan. I will always be thankful for her influence and love. What a beautiful legacy she is leaving for her family. Susan McConnell

Sending Love and Prayers to The Family. Ms. Gloria's style and grace will be missed.
Love,
Tamikka Radford & Family

A very special lady, always friendly..r.i.p. The smith family

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