Gloria Jean Williford, daughter of the late Cleveland Williford and Rutha Mae Williford, was born April 3, 1953 in Mitchell County, Georgia.
Gloria attended Oak Grove Elementary School through the eighth grade, and later attended Camilla Consolidated School.
She joined St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.
She was united in marriage to James Brown.
In addition to her mother and father, Gloria was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Williford and Joe Williford.
Gloria departed this life in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at Archbold Medical Center.
Gloria leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Fredrick J. Brown (Mynul) of Camilla, Georgia, Dearsie Holton (Daniel) of Albany, Georgia; four sisters, Margaret Miller of Mitchellville, Maryland, Dearsie Carroll (Edward) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Elois Newnan of Waldorf, Maryland, Rutha Williford of Camilla, Georgia; three brothers, Roy Williford (Runette) of Camilla, Georgia, Connell Keaton of Camilla, Georgia, Curtis Williford (Pamela) of Woodstock, Georgia; close friend, Charlene Perry of Camilla, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A limb has fallen from the family tree
A voice is heard that says, "Grieve not for me"
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small
Go on with your life, don't worry about falls
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin
Until the day come's we're together again.