Gloria Jean Carter Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Gloria Jean Carter

Mrs. Gloria Jean Carter, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. EST, Friday, October 21, 2022 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Raymond Cochran, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mrs. Gloria Jean Carter was born February 18, 1947 in Columbus, GA to the late Roosevelt Redd, Sr. and the late Lora Redd.

She was a proud product of Central Girard Elementary and South Girard High School. Gloria wrote an essay about, Why she likes to listen to Radio Station WCLS in 20 words or less she won first place for her essay.

She also established "The Lora Redd Memorial Scholarship" at Bethel A.M.E Church in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was a very faithful member and supporter of the Jones and Redd family reunions.

Gloria also enjoyed attending the Tuskegee/Morehouse Football Classic. She supported and attended the Blue and Gold Ball held yearly at the Columbus Trade Center.

Gloria was a faithful member of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL where she participated in Feed the Hungry Mission, Pastors Aide and Sunday school.

She continued supporting the community while working as a Contact Representative for the Social Security Administration, Columbus, GA for 45 years.

Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Roosevelt Redd, Sr.; mother, Lora Redd and brother, Roosevelt Redd, Jr.

Survivors include one son, Mark Carter of Columbus, GA; brother, Julius (Annette) Redd of Pittsburgh, PA; sister-in-law, Irma Redd of Bellwood, IL; niece, Sherice Redd of South Holland, IL; nephew, Roosevelt (Myra) Redd, III of Jacksonville, FL; great nieces, Kennedy Weathers and Noelle Redd; great nephews, Kenneth Weathers and Elijah Redd and best and dear friend, Gladys Tillmon of Columbus, GA.

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From 1st Cousins of the Cheatham family In Pittsburgh Pa you were always loved and a Joy to be In our lives. William Douglas-Ralph Edward= John Howard-James Steven The Cheatham Brothes From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Gloria was so quietly kind to me. I will never forget that. To the family, may you embrace God's peace and comfort. We're all going to see each other again! -- Lorraine Potter

Jean's sweet spirit, calm demeanor and her willingness to help others will be missed. Our prayers and condolences to her family. The Arnold Family

Cousin Jean we will miss you dearly. The memories we have of times shared together will be forever etched in our hearts. Prayers for the family and all those who loved and cared for you. We love you! Carl & Kathy Jones and family. Opelika, Alabama.

To The Redd/Carter families: This note comes to send my sincere condolences to one of my favorite cousins who I also considered a sister. Her spirit will forever remain in my presence. She meant so much to me and my family. It is my prayer that God's peace will be with you during this most difficult time and that you will reflect on the life Jean lived and the precious moments we all shared together. I thank God for our relationship and knowing she had a strong relationship with our Lord. Rev. J. Andrew Caldwell and the Caldwell Family. Birmingham, Al.

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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