Mrs. Gloria Katherine Sears

Mrs. Gloria Katherine (Hill) Sears began her earthly entrance on November 11, 1926, in Magnolia, AR, to the late Oree and U. S. Hill. She was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, March 03, 2023. Mrs. Gloria accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age, and she served Him faithfully until her death. She joined Mount Superior Baptist Church at an early age and served until her health failed. She was president of the Mission Board and was also a member of the choir. She retired many years back from the Laundry Department at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was known by many in the community as Mama Glory. She had a smile that could light up any room! She raised many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until her health failed her. Mrs. Gloria united in holy matrimony to Venice Sears and to this union 13 children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband Venice Sears, her parents Oree and U.S. Hill; her children, Venice Jr, John, James, Cherry, Jerry Ida Pearl, Ida Lee, and Bobbie Sue Sears; her grandson Gary Don Johnson, granddaughters Pamela and Shenita, great grand LaTasha Anna, great-great grands Addy, Albert Jr and Zy’Heir; brothers Charles, Ronnie Jean, Hebrew, L.T., and sisters Parrie Lee and Carrie Lee. She leaves to cherish her memories with her daughters Winnie Stuckey, Willie Jean “Becky” Sharp, and Helen Sears; sons Terry Sears (Kathy) and Bobby Sears all of Magnolia, AR; sister Verna D. Frierson (Charles) of McNeil AR; sister-in-law Mary Wilson of South Bend, IN; special great grandson Damian Sears; a host of grandchildren, great-grands, great-great grands, nieces, nephews, and other friends and relatives. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, March 11th, 2023, at Unity Church Magnolia in Magnolia, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Kings Hill Cemetery in Magnolia, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Pastor Michael Howell, Officiant. Rev. Kenneth Ross, Eulogist. Visitation will be Friday, {Mar. 10th} from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services or During Visitation Hours.” However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.

Mrs. Gloria Katherine Sears

November 11, 1926 - March 3, 2023

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Mrs. Gloria Katherine Sears

November 11, 1926 - March 3, 2023

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