Gladys Harris Whitelow

“I’m Free”

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call: I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found my place at the close of day.

~ Acknowledgements ~

The family of Gladys Whitelow would like to express our sincerest appreciation to everyone for the many words of encouragement, calls of concern, prayers, hugs, visits, and gifts during the convalescing period of our beloved Mother.

Words cannot properly convey how much your support has meant to us during this difficult time. HIS grace is sufficient, and HIS strength is made perfect in weakness. May the Lord continue to bless each one of you and forever keep you in HIS tender care.

~Active Pallbearers ~

If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Moses Frazier Jim Harris Charles Dorrell Harris Derrick Webb Wyl Smith Vernon Hilliard

Be not burdened with times of sorrow: I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my life seemed all too brief: Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.

~The Family

~Committal Rites & Interment~ Shiloh C.M.E. Church Cemetery 8422 Ballentine Road Batesville, Mississippi 38606

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Life’s Reflections

Order of Celebration

Gladys Harris Whitelow was born on December 31, 1936 in Panola

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 10:00 A.M.

County, Mississippi. The daughter of the late Marvin Harris AKA (M) and Alzada Harris AKA (A). She was the matriarch and was known as “Big Sister” to her seven siblings.

Grace United Methodist Church

1619 East Raines Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116 Rev. Dr. Martin McCain, Senior Pastor

Gladys graduated from Walton Chapel High School located in Panola County, Mississippi. She attended Shiloh C.M.E. Church and Grace United Methodist after moving to Memphis. After her move to Memphis, Tennessee she started a career in the dietary department of William F. Bowld Hospital later renamed “The Med” from where she retired. While at The Med she received many awards for her service in taking care of the patient’s dietary needs. Her love of cooking for the family will truly be missed especially her “cream cheese pound cake”. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Whitelow.

On December 5, 2021, Gladys was called home to be with the Lord.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Regina Williams (Calvin), son, Charles Harris (Rita), grandchildren; Tiffany Williams, Shelby Williams Long (Brandon), Charita Harris, Charles “Dorrell” Harris, great grandchildren; Annalisa Rosette and Allen Rhys Long. Siblings, Marvin Harris (Linda), Morease Haley (James), Perlandas Harris (Annie Ruth), Mary Frances Johnson, Jim Harris (Carrie), Julius Harris (Betty), Moses Harris (Shirley) and step-daughter Carolyn Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Prelude Processional........................................................................................Family Scripture Reading.............................................................Dr. Martin McCain Prayer......................................................................Bishop William S. Wright Musical Selection..........................................................................Gwen Keys

Expressions of Love (Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)

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Family - Charita Harris Friend/Neighbor - Bishop William S. Wright

herished Memories

Eulogy..............................................................................Dr. Martin McCain Recessional “His Lord said unto him, Well Done, though good and faithfil servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of thy Lord” Matthew 23:21

“The Broken Chain” We little knew that day, God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

I miss you and love you so much. I think about you everyday. I miss your smile and your laugh. God needed you more than me and has called you home. Your work here on earth is now done, but you will always be my guardian angel looking over me.

Love, Tiffany

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide.

And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. ~The Family