Gladys Rivera Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Gladys Rivera

Mrs. Gladys Rivera, 58, was born on Monday, July 29, 1963 and departed this life on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

LETTER FROM THE FAMILY: Good Afternoon Family and Friends, I'd like to start by expressing our sincere gratitude for all of the love and messages received on behalf of my family. It is indeed a very hard blow and very difficult time for my family. We appreciate everyone who took time out to think of us and remind us how much my mother was adored by those who got the pleasure of being in her life. We appreciate all the stories and memories. I will get back to you guys I promise.

Although short notice, we will be having a Life Celebration for my mother Gladys Rivera on Sunday, April 14th at 4pm until. Bethesda Ruritan Club 1714 S Miami BIvd Durham, NC 27703

If anyone would like to send anything for the family you can pm for arrangements. This day will be a celebration, NO BLACK ATTIRE please. Black bottoms ok. We want to see bright colors. If you loved my mom and she meant enough to you to come and pay your respects, you are welcome to come. This day is about my mother. We are gonna send her off with light and laughter and music because she gave that to so many of you.

If you have any old pictures together that you would to share please print them and bring them! Thank you all.

Please feel free to share this with her loved ones.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings with family and friends.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

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I love you soooo much grandma 😔😔😔 u been on my mind heavy❤️ Ik you right here next to me.. thank you for being my bestfriend through one of the hardest times in ur life❤️ Sonia will always love her great grandma🤞🏼I'll never forget how every morning Sonia made sure I woke up and fed you too❤️ She loved you soooooo much.. just like me❤️ I love you sooooooooooooo much grandma ❤️ "Chicken butt" will forever be my joke... just because I knew it was yours❤️❤️ I hate u had to leave us but I so fucking glad your not in pain no more❤️ I wish I knew u before the stroke grandma 😔 you was so wise😔just imagine how wise I would be rn... I'm breaking this curse n I'm going to make you proud! You and Sonia❤️❤️❤️🤞🏼 I love you my beautiful grandmother you FOREVER LIVE LONG IN MY HEART ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My mom was an amazing person. She had a fire in her eyes and passion for life and her loved ones. She couldn't see anyone hungry or without a home. She was always quick to give a compliment or lend a helping hand. She was smart, gorgeous, vivacious, and very sassy. She always stood up for those who could not do it for themselves. Although she went through darkness, she fought to reach the light. Even when she was in her last stages with vascular dementia, she did it her way and she fought to the end valiantly. I would not be the woman I am today without the love, sacrifices, struggles, and good times we went through together. Words cannot express my sadness at not hearing you laugh or say NO, or having to act silly to make your day, Mom. I will miss you terribly. I'm so happy I brung you home. You were so happy.
Love your firstborn,
Shaunte
Missing you terribly, your granddaughters Nyree, Jaida, Monet, and your great granddaughter Sonia.

Rip my friend love you

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