TO VIEW / PRINT / DOWNLOAD FUNERAL PROGRAM https://www.scribd.com/doc/272730234/Gloria-Jean-Roddey-Funeral-Program 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. You may express online condolences at www.HerbWalker.com. Walker Funeral Home of Mt. Healthy is serving the Roddey family. TO VIEW / PRINT / DOWNLOAD FUNERAL PROGRAM https://www.scribd.com/doc/272730234/Gloria-Jean-Roddey-Funeral-Program

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