Mrs. Gloria Butler's Obituary
Gloria Lewis Butler was born January 1, 1962 in Meridian, MS to Helen Lewis and the late John T. Lewis. She transitioned from this earthly life to her Heavenly home on January 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, AL at the tender age of 58 with her family by her side. Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was educated in Meridian Public School District where she was a graduate of the Class of 1979. After high school, Gloria found that she had a passion for caring for others, so she en-rolled in Meridian Community Colleges Licensed Practical Nursing program. In 1999, she graduated with a degree in nursing. Gloria was a very loving and caring mother of four children. She had a special bond with her son, Shaquille. She had a humbling spirit and was a mentor to others. She was a person who would give you her last. Gloria loved shopping and was a very good cook. She enjoyed being around her family and friends. She loved playing cards, laughing and socializing with others. Gloria was preceded in death by her father, brother John T. Lewis, Jr., grandson JaDarrious Lewis and father-in-law Willie Butler. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted husband of twenty eight years, Timothy Butler; three (3) daughters: Erica Lewis, Jessica Lewis and Joreka Lewis all of Meridian, MS; one special son: Shaquille Butler bf Meridian, MS who she truly loved; one sister: Ada Lewis of Meridian, MS; twelve (12) grandchildren; eight (8) great-grandchildren; mother-in-law: Nona Mae Butler of Dekalb, MS; a special best friend: Louchous (Darryl) Molphus and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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