My prayers are with the Bland & Bratcher family at this time of bereavement.    

Kimberly Pritchard, Cleveland, Ohio

Gods grace is sufficient! I know this to be true! I never imagined life without you, but God is so good to us, He's everything we need. Enjoy eternity momma! I'm gonna finish my race so I can make it too!!!

In times of grief, its easy to ask why. I realize that what matters is loving one another in whatever time we have. Our loved one was ready to meet God. Her relationship with the Lord was strong. This knowledge can give us peace and even joy in spite of our loss. I love you Gloria from your sister Marilyn.

It have been a blessing getting to know you. God Speed and I will see you at the Pearly Gates.

In loving memories of a wonderful and dear person Gloria, my classmate. You are gone but will not be forgotten.

Aunt Gloria who has always made me feel like I was one of her own and made me feel forever welcomed you will truly be missed and forever loved

Gloria you will truely be missed your words of wisdom and encouragement i will never forget thank you for just being you

You never said I'm leaving,You never said goodbye,You were gone before I knew it and only god knew why, A million times I need you, A million times I cried, If love alone could have saved you. You never would have died, In life I loved you dearly in death I love u still in my heart you hold a place,That no one could ever fill it broke my heart to lose you, But you didn't go alone some part of me went with you the day god took you home........                             Sincerely                                      Your Heartbroken Cousin.                 Allison

I love you Gloria jean but god loves u best, missing you dearly  your lil cousin

Mrs. Gloria--what a friend, Aunt, Ma, Granny and Ace to so many in our family. Our hearts are broken too with yours. I'll always remember Gloria as a ray of sunshine. Our family's story can never be told and not include yours. 
I just want the whole family, and friends far and near, to know we are praying for you. Gloria is in HIS presence.

She will be truly missed by many. I use to work with her in Gallaway and she always had a beautiful smile and good sense of humor. Family may you know that EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL. LET US ALL PLAN TO SEE HER AGAIN---OVER IN GLORY LAND. May you all know that others share your pain right now and are praying that each day lessens your pain and increases the great memories that you shared that NO ONE can take away.

Gloria, I miss you so much. Words can't express. You were such a wonderful friend to me. I thank God for having you in my life. You'll never know what that meant to me. I cried today then I laughed because I heard you fussing at me. I love you girl.

I love u and and am still so shocked that this day came so soon. U took me in with no problem and called me ur own. For that i'm grateful and appreciate every moment we had. I've always known u to be so strong but this time god called u home. It hurts and time will heal but I know god makes no mistakes. R.I.P mom     gone but never forgotten.Granny baby, Makiya misses u but I let her know ur always with her in her heart.  
We Love you and We miss u.

Thinking of mom today and everyday. I'm so thankful she raised us in such a nurturing way. All the hugs, kisses, and loving gestures are happy memories now. We were Blesseed to call her Mother, Mom, Ma, Mama, Mommy.

Cousin Gloria I'm going to miss you dearly. I'm so glad we had our moments of memories. The jokes, warm smile and kind words will ponder  in my heart for ever. I know you had to go to receive your reward because Jesus said I will go to prepare a place for you . I know you are in a better place , rest in peace , your troubles are over. I love you .

Still at a loss of words...Gloria was like a mom to me. She treated me like I was her own. She was a good person with a good heart. And u will be truly missed. God makes no mistakes.

Aunt gloria we miss u dearly. That laugh, That smile, and that big heart. My childern also miss u. But we all know god called u home. And there's no place like home.

You are my best friend. You are greatly missed. We have been through more in 30 years,then people have in a lifetime. Love always. You will never be forgotten.        Your sister.

I've known Gloria since I was a little girl. I love her and miss her.

Sending prayers and love for strength and peace.

Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven! Matthew 5:16
Mother did just that!!! She's was incredible to behold, I feel so privileged to have my role as her only daughter. How Blessed I am!

Still lost for words but GOD knows best!! May you rest on Mrs. Gloria and I wanna say I love you!!! Jarbo

Gloria, you called me Brooks,I will never let anyone else to call me that.I will miss that everyday from here on out. We've been friends down through the years, you were there for me and I was there for you. I'll miss you, and miss you, and miss you. Your friend always, Rena!

Well my dear Gloria jean lord knows i'm going to miss u something terrible, I loved u so but I know god loves u best..

Every step, every breath, every laugh and every smile will never be the same. You were my safe place. You loved me because and in spite of and I you.  Closer than blood and a bond that death can't take away RIP My BFF. I love you.

Your loving and kind words will always be remembered. I love you so much and will forever miss you!

We met you over twenty years ago and was like sister.But now you have gone to be with the Father.Rest in peace my love.You truly will be miss.

This still doesn't seem real to me but I know you are in goods hands... Until we meet again

I Thought That We Had More Time,My Heart Is in Pain,But God Know's Best Rest My Sweet Cousin Rest Until I See U Again .....Love U Always & Forever.....

Missing you something terrible. I will love and remember you for the rest of my days. Rest In Paradise Cousin Gloria Jean! Forever in my heart.

OBITUARY

Gloria Jean Bland

November 29, 1962 – August 8, 2014

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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