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Elitrous Glenda Squires

Passed 01/23/2023

Obituary For Elitrous Glenda Squires

Elitrous Glenda Ollison Squires, 83, of New Bern passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC.

The Squires Family will receive friends at Oscar's Mortuary, Friday, January 27, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023, 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive M.B. Church, 9135 NC Hwy. 304, Mesic, NC. Interment services will be held in the The Jones Family Cemetery, Florence Community, Merritt, NC. She is survived by her sons, David Squires, Timothy Squires, Stuart Squires and Gene Squires; daughters, Demetris Thornton, Elitrous Squires and Kimberly Squires; brother, Benjamin Ollison; sisters, Altrice Tatum and Carolyn Aguyapong; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

The procession will depart from Oscar's Mortuary at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers we have a scholarship setup in our parents name. Endowment link: copy and paste link

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Select Gift Designation and their name is in the drop down menu QRCode for James & Elitrous Squires Scholarship. Select Gift Designation and their name is in the drop down menu. Masks are required and will be strictly enforced.


Condolences & Tributes

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Jazmine Tatum sent Ocean Devotion for Elitrous Glenda Squires - January 27, 2023

Our deepest condolences for the family of our beloved Aunt Glenda. May she rest in peace. From Alton, Catalina, Jazmine, Gabriel, and Wensly.

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EVANGELINE J TATUM sent Beautiful Dreams for Elitrous Glenda Squires - January 27, 2023

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and my Aunt Glenda. She'll truly be missed. Love her niece Joy and great nephews Tahron and Armein.

Sandra sent Sympathy Spray for Elitrous Glenda Squires - January 26, 2023

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Squires and will always treasure the fond memories and beautiful smile.

Billy & Sandra Powell

Renee McClinton planted 5 trees in memory of Elitrous Glenda Squires . - February 07, 2023

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Our prayers are with you all. We worked together for years at MCAS Cherry Point. May God grant you peace! James C. Kelley and family

My prayers are with you Soror Squires and Demetris. May God keep you and the family in HIS care. May HE give all of you the strength to endure. Let there be many "smiles" when you reflect on her memories as you keep her in your ❤️!!! Soror Connie Wilson

My prayers are with you Soror Squires. May God continue to keep you in his care and give you the strength to endure. There will be many smiles with every memory that comes in your ❤️! Soror Connie Wilson

Any time a loved one is lost it's a sad occasion. But the healing comes from Jesus and the mercy comes from God! To the Squires family on the loss of your mother you have our deepest condolences! From Tyette and Vincent Stokes Sr.

Litrous, I am so sorry that you have lost your beloved mother. Dr. Craig told me when I lost my mom, that this was going to be the hardest person to put to rest. So, brace yourself with your God to make it through this. Vergie Brinson, "Aggie Pride" and Much Love!

Soror Elitrious, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hoping you find peace and strength in the days ahead. Mothers never truly leave us because we have beautiful memories that linger forever.

Soror Yvette Forney

Elitrous, sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. God is able to sustain your family during this difficult time. Love you, and praying for your family.

Celebrating the life of a wonderful woman and mourning her passing with you. Sending love and prayers to the entire family. May you find comfort in knowing how much your love one meant to so many, especially the Florence/Whortonsville Community. Love Judy U. McInnis

Soror Elitrous and family. Your Mom was a shining light in our life from 3000 miles away. We are so sorry for your loss. Elitrous, we will treasure the wisdom she often shared through your stories. Our sincere condolences and prayers for peace and comfort for the family. With so much love...

Tracy and Michael Hill

Mrs. Elitrious Glenda Squires, thank you for sharing your Aggie daughter, Elitrious with us having met in Barbee Hall, NC A&T 1981. Rest In Peace in Christ Jesus

Our condolences to the Squires family. Gregory and Gloria Russell, Williamsburg, VA.

My condolences to the Squires family at this time of your loss.

To the family I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I pray that the Lord will give you peace. I know that this is hard lean on each other. ❤️ Janis Saunders

Sending Peace and Love to the entire Family. Ms. Elistrous Glenda Squires was a dedicated customer to Tula's Fish and Chips. She will truly be missed.

To the Squires family, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother., Mrs. Elitriuos Glenda Squires. I'm praying for your strength at this time. Peace of the Lord be with all of you and comfort you in this most trying time. Natasha Osborne

You're in My Prayers It's so hard to lose someone You Love And though Words can't take away the Sadness you feel. I hope it helps to know that your love one is In God's Care. Please know that you're in my thoughts and Prayers, and if you need me I am Here.

Cleveland Dixon

Condolences to my Soror, Elitrous F. Squires and the family. "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from The LORD, Which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2

Elitrous...May God's spirit comfort you and surround you with His peace that surpasses all understanding! I'm sending prayers, hugs and love your way! Your Line Sister, Angella❤️

Elitrous, Extending prayers and condolences on the loss of your beloved mom. Will continue to pray for you and your entire family today, tomorrow and in days to come. Your mom's love, giving spirit and compassion for others will live on in all those she's touched. With Delta Love, Patricia Taylor ❤️

Sending condolences to the family.B.George

We are praying for the Squires Family. May the Lord keep and strengthen you all.

Skipper Squires Family send our love to all of you.

2 Corinthians 1: 2-3.

From Skipper Squires Family sorry of lost our love go out to family.

2corinthians. 1:2-3.

We sincerely express our condolences to the Squire family during this time of celebration of the life journey of Lady Elitrous Glenda Squires 🙏🏽 Bishop E.B. Herman and Family

Demetris & Stanley, We are praying for you and the entire Squires family as you go through this difficult time. May it provide a source of strength to know that others share in your grief.

Demetrius my dear friend just know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a time as this. May God ever strength and comfort you now and in the days to come ~ Margaret Bankston and Family, Woodbridge VA

Margaret Bankston

My prayers and condolences to Soror Elitrous Squires and family. Praying that God will give you a double portion of strength during this time.

Vickie Joyner, Greenville, NC

We send our Prays and Condolences to the Squires Family.

From Randy & Cherise Pittman

So sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. D. Wingate

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to the Squires Family from Kevin Green and Family.

Sending Love and prayers of peace and comfort to Dr. Stuart Squires and family. So sorry for your loss. Michelle Kallie (CFVMC)

May God bless Mrs. Elitrous' eternal soul and give peace to her family. With deepest condolences.

The Wingate family

Condolences to my family praying for u may God hold u up and strong

My heart is sadden that my first cousin has made her transition. I have many found memories dating back to my childhood when her younger sisters Altrice Carolyn , and I were told"we were too young to hang with them. " We had fun just being young folks which is so different from today. My condolences to the rest of the family.. May she rest in peace.

Sending my condolences to the family. Prayers and thoughts.

Landon R. Miales, III (Bobby)

Sending condolences for during this time of sorrow, Prayers for comfort as you celebrate the home going of our love one. J.E.TrippII

Sending sincerest condolences to our classmate David Squires. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. PCHS CLASS OF 1976

So sorry for your loss, May God bless you in this time in this time of sorrow.

Valencia Helms

Missionary Glenda was a light that shined in every heart she made contact. So glad for the opportunity to know her all my life.

To our classmate/cousin David, we are saddened for your loss, but rejoicing at Heaven's gain. Greg & Vickie Jones

Sending my family's condolences to the family of our beloved Aunt Glenda. May she rest in eternal peace...She's in God's Hands now and smiling down us from heaven...

Sending my prayers and love to the family! Sharon Rodgers Maalikulmulk

Our condolences to the Squires Family! Bay Star #48 has loss a Sista! "The Late Elitrous Glenda Squires"She will be missed by all that knew her! WM Marvella Jones

We are saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Geraldine P. Bell & Family

I send my sincere condolences to the Squires and Ollison family . Susie Thomas

Sending my condolences and love to you and your family..

Sending my sincere condolences to the family

Tawnda Causey

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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