Gloria Jean Roddey Funeral Program
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It is with grateful appreciation that we extend our sincere thanks
for your presence, your deeds of kindness, flowers, visits,
expressions of love and messages of comfort extended to us
during the death of our love one.
Celebrating the Life
of
May God’s grace and mercy shine upon each of you.
Sincerely,
The Family
Gloria J. Roddey
Sunrise August 2, 1946 - Sunset July 21, 2015
Arrangements by
Walker Funeral Home
7825 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Program Courtesy of:
Family Members and Loved Ones
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
11:30 AM
St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church
9208 Daly Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Dr. Michael Posey, Pastor
Manuel L. Smith, Pastor Officiating
Commemoration Service
Obituary
Gloria Jean Roddey ”Smith” was born to Lavisse Bryant Smith and
Fannie Mae Hood Smith on August 2, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was baptized at an early age at Calvary United Methodist
Church Cincinnati, Ohio. She later united with Jerriel Missionary
Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. Melvin T. Jones and New
Jerusalem Baptist Church under the pastorate of Damon Lynch, Jr.
She attended the Cincinnati Public Schools and graduated from Taft
High School in 1964. While at Taft, Gloria participated in the
Booster Club, Glee Club and choir.
Gloria furthered her education at the University of Cincinnati
where she received a Bachelors of Arts and a Masters Degree in
Social Work. She worked for the City of Cincinnati, the Chamber of
Commerce (CAC) and the State of Ohio for more than 20 years.
Gloria was a woman of impeccable taste and class. She defined
what it was to be a diva. She put the "D" in diva by being darling
and dazzling. She loved hats. She loved fashion. She was a lady.
Her favorite song was "He's An On Time God". She was a
community advocate who had a big heart for people.
Gloria married Gregory Carter and to that union was born Angela
Sherron Carter and Gary Allen Carter.
Gloria was preceded in death by both parents and an older brother
Bryant. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving and faithful
daughter, Angela S. Solomon (William); her devoted son Gary
Allen Carter; three grandchildren, Jon Eric Chisholm, Jr., Sherron
Monique Hand, Tae’awn Thomas; and one great grandson, Chase
Alexander Durham.
Brothers: Eddie Oliver of New Orleans, Joseph Smith of Cincinnati,
Michael Smith (Donna) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Manuel Smith
(Estella) of Centerville, Georgia.
Sisters: Christine Grant (Daryl), Ernestine Montgomery, Wanda
Dantzler (Charles) and Beatrice Rudolph of Cincinnati. She leaves
one aunt, Irene Lee of Livingston, Alabama, a host of nephews,
nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Processional of Family Members
Proverbs 3:5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read in Unison
Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Manuel L. Smith
Brother
Congregation Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Love Lifted Me" (Chorus)
Old Testament - Psalm 8:1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Jerome Clay
Morning Star Baptist Church
Obituary
(Read silently)
New Testament…….Jude 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . .Min. Eddie Williams
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
Resolutions/Cards/Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Dorothy Greene
Words of Expression:
Pastor Dr. Christine Grant, Sister
Pastor Manuel L. Smith, Brother
Solo………...I Will Bless Thee O Lord… . . . . .Min. Estella L. Smith
Sister-in-Law
Recessional
(Please remain seated until the Family has been escorted out.)
Repast immediately following service in the Fellowship Hall.
Ushers from New Jerusalem Apostolic Temple
Elder Frank Toliver, Pastor
It is with grateful appreciation that we extend our sincere thanks
for your presence, your deeds of kindness, flowers, visits,
expressions of love and messages of comfort extended to us
during the death of our love one.
Celebrating the Life
of
May God’s grace and mercy shine upon each of you.
Sincerely,
The Family
Gloria J. Roddey
Sunrise August 2, 1946 - Sunset July 21, 2015
Arrangements by
Walker Funeral Home
7825 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Program Courtesy of:
Family Members and Loved Ones
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
11:30 AM
St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church
9208 Daly Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Dr. Michael Posey, Pastor
Manuel L. Smith, Pastor Officiating
Commemoration Service
Obituary
Gloria Jean Roddey ”Smith” was born to Lavisse Bryant Smith and
Fannie Mae Hood Smith on August 2, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was baptized at an early age at Calvary United Methodist
Church Cincinnati, Ohio. She later united with Jerriel Missionary
Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. Melvin T. Jones and New
Jerusalem Baptist Church under the pastorate of Damon Lynch, Jr.
She attended the Cincinnati Public Schools and graduated from Taft
High School in 1964. While at Taft, Gloria participated in the
Booster Club, Glee Club and choir.
Gloria furthered her education at the University of Cincinnati
where she received a Bachelors of Arts and a Masters Degree in
Social Work. She worked for the City of Cincinnati, the Chamber of
Commerce (CAC) and the State of Ohio for more than 20 years.
Gloria was a woman of impeccable taste and class. She defined
what it was to be a diva. She put the "D" in diva by being darling
and dazzling. She loved hats. She loved fashion. She was a lady.
Her favorite song was "He's An On Time God". She was a
community advocate who had a big heart for people.
Gloria married Gregory Carter and to that union was born Angela
Sherron Carter and Gary Allen Carter.
Gloria was preceded in death by both parents and an older brother
Bryant. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving and faithful
daughter, Angela S. Solomon (William); her devoted son Gary
Allen Carter; three grandchildren, Jon Eric Chisholm, Jr., Sherron
Monique Hand, Tae’awn Thomas; and one great grandson, Chase
Alexander Durham.
Brothers: Eddie Oliver of New Orleans, Joseph Smith of Cincinnati,
Michael Smith (Donna) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Manuel Smith
(Estella) of Centerville, Georgia.
Sisters: Christine Grant (Daryl), Ernestine Montgomery, Wanda
Dantzler (Charles) and Beatrice Rudolph of Cincinnati. She leaves
one aunt, Irene Lee of Livingston, Alabama, a host of nephews,
nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Processional of Family Members
Proverbs 3:5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read in Unison
Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Manuel L. Smith
Brother
Congregation Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Love Lifted Me" (Chorus)
Old Testament - Psalm 8:1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Jerome Clay
Morning Star Baptist Church
Obituary
(Read silently)
New Testament…….Jude 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . .Min. Eddie Williams
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
Resolutions/Cards/Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Dorothy Greene
Words of Expression:
Pastor Dr. Christine Grant, Sister
Pastor Manuel L. Smith, Brother
Solo………...I Will Bless Thee O Lord… . . . . .Min. Estella L. Smith
Sister-in-Law
Recessional
(Please remain seated until the Family has been escorted out.)
Repast immediately following service in the Fellowship Hall.
Ushers from New Jerusalem Apostolic Temple
Elder Frank Toliver, Pastor
