Gloria Dean Cathern

Gloria Dean Cathern was born on March 12, 1956 to the late Mr. Henry Anderson and Mrs. Julia Cox Anderson in Lexington, Mississippi. Gloria entered into eternal life on March 3, 2021 peacefully at her home in Bloomington, Illinois surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Proceeding her in death: father Henry Anderson, mother Julia Cox Anderson, grandmother Daisy Anderson, grandfather Major Anderson; uncle Robert Lee Anderson, sisters: Ina (Bonnie) Rounds, Fannie Anderson, Necie Anderson, Sandy Anderson, Betty Anderson; brothers: Robert Anderson, Jessie Anderson, Earnest Anderson and Donald Anderson.

Gloria was a well-respected woman often referred to as “Miss Gloria or Queen “. She received her education at Lexington Attendance Center located in Lexington Mississippi. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a faithful choir member of Macedonia Baptist Church located in Milwaukee Wisconsin until she relocated to Bloomington Illinois with her fiancé in 2014. She worked in the healthcare field as a certified nursing assistant for over twenty-five years. She was a wonderful woman who had a passion to travel, dance, entertain, cook and spend time with her favorite people—her children and grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memories her Loving fiancé Alvin Stewart; her daughters: Sherika (Derrick) Waller, Latasha (Richard) Cathern, Angela (Marlo) Cathern-Purnell; son: Cornelius Williams; grandchildren: Derrick Waller Jr., Alexis Cosby, Trevon Jackson, Keondre’ Brown, Gloria (Dennis) Montanez, Euglund Williams, John-John Williams, King Williams, Messiah Williams, CJ Williams, Malayjah Waller, ZaCaria Waller; great-grandchildren: Annalise Montanez, Layloni Mattox; best friends: Mary (Reginald) Terrell, Alberta Lark, and Cherri Pettigrew-Colone; and a host of family friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John 14:1-6

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

My dear beloved Goddess Queen Mother of all great things far and wide. Lol.

Remember when I use to say this to you?

Your love, your class, your grace, your smile, your look that would stop traffic.

Your style, your caring heart. Your touching hand.

The way you cooked. And boy, could cook! Your voice. Man, I'm going to miss that the most.

Your kisses, and your hugs. You went above and beyond for anyone that crossed your path.

Thank you for teaching me the best that you could. I am forever grateful for that.

A true heart of gold.

I'm going to miss you beatle. (Lol. Inside joke).

Forever, my superhero.

Love, your babygirl...

God Saw you Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best……

Love Always, Your Oldest Daughter

Sherika

You’re Forever in My Heart

For all you were to me in Life and all the joy you brought, your memory is with me. The pain I feel at losing you will never go away but knowing that you’re in my heart helps me through each passing day. When you were here, I always felt safe, but you’re still my inspiration and your memory keep me strong. And though my heart is heavy, its also full of love, and that’s enough to comfort me while you’re in Heaven Above.

I Love You Always Your Daughter

Latasha

My Loving Grandmother

When I had no shoulder to lean on, and my eyes were filled with tears I had my Granny to count on, to drive away my fears. Despite all the wrong I’d done, when the light I couldn’t see, Granny was my shining sun, who gently consoled me. You always encouraged and inspired me, to follow my every dream, you’d tell me that I was not alone, because you were on my team. Without you Granny I am so lost, my tears just won’t dry, but I believe your one of God’s angels, so spread your wings and fly. Dear Granny, we really miss you, and wish with us you’d always be, but since God wants you too, I’ll keep your memories alive in me.

Forever in Our Hearts, Your Grandchildren

Derrick Jr., Alexis, Gloria, Trevon, Keondre, Malayjah & ZaCaria

To My Big Sister,

I want you to know that I genuinely appreciate our bond & love for one another. I knew it was sincere, but when I felt your PAIN “Glory Hallelujah” it was at that moment that I began to realize that it was a whole new communicating…. So, get your rest! I’m at ease now knowing that I’ve gained another guardian angel.

Love Always,

Your baby sister Ann