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Obituary For Gloria Garnes-Jackson
Gloria Ann Garnes-Jackson earned her crown, escorted peacefully to glory by a host of angels on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of eighty-five years old.
She was born in Steelton, Pennsylvania to the union of the late Lester Garnes and Anna Pauline Tate-Garnes. She received her formal education in the Swatara Public School System and was a 1957 graduate of the Swatara High School; where she was a member of the 1956 All-City Championship Field Hockey Team.
“Doye”, as she was affectionately called by her Sister Winnie, was a dedicated, loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She could make a pot of spaghetti and a bowl of potato salad that would ROLL your socks down!!
Having accepted the Lord as her personal Savior, Gloria was a life member of the Mt. Sinai AME Church, Edgemont, PA; where she actively served as a choir member, lay member and missionary. She was also a PROUD member of the Edgemont Volunteer Fire Company’s Ladies’s Auxiliary, holding several leadership positions in service to the Steelton/Highspire and Edgemont communities.
In late 1959, Gloria started her professional career as a “Candy-Striper'' at the Harrisburg Hospital. Throughout her professional CNA career, she served families and patients at Blue Ridge Haven East, Homeland Center, Susquehanna Center and ultimately retired from Dauphin Manor in 1998 with over 40 years of dedicated and honorable service. After retirement, Gloria took on another equally important role; as a Food Services Specialist at Melrose Elementary School until 2010.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters; Phyliss Turner and Winifred Garnes-Pullins; her only brother, Park Eugene Garnes and one daughter, LaWanda Ann Jackson.
From 2011 until 2024, Gloria resided at The Homeland Center, affectionately known by her caretakers as Grandmom, Granny, Mom, The “Mayor” of Homeland and jokingly; Commissioner Carter’s girlfriend.
Gloria leaves to cherish precious memories of her, her children, Jeffrey Garnes (Leticia), Sharon Saunders (Randolph), Albert Jackson, Anthony Jackson (Lisa), Sheila Jackson, all of Harrisburg and Moses Jackson, Jr. (Hilda) of Tom’s River, NJ. Her memory will also be honored by her twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Additionally she inherited two daughters-in-love, Anita Payne and Rebeccah Devan; her long-term caretakers.
The family would humbly like to thank the entire Homeland Center and Staff for all of their support and care shown to our QUEEN over the last 13 years.
On behalf of the family; A special, purposeful and heartfelt THANK YOU is in order to Mr. Barry Ramper, President/CEO of The Homeland Center, for his continued support, transparency and friendship!
Gloria’s life will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at First Spirit-Filled Missionary Baptist Church, 2609 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA with viewing and visitation from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
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Add A CondolenceTo Sheila and family, My condolences. May fond memories of your mother comfort you all.
Pamela Belcher
To my brother-in-law Jeffrey (Tish)sister and the Jackson Garnes family..my deepest & heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Ms. Gloria. May God comfort & strengthen you all today and the days ahead. I send loving thoughts and prayers across the miles to you all.
Marcella (Tucson, AZ)
Action Jackson!!! You will truly be missed. The life lessons and stern looks will never be forgotten. Or how your smile shined so bright. Thank you for taking care of Our Man Commissioner Carter at Homeland. It was truly a pleasure for me to see his smile every time he spoke of a night at the 6th street desk of You Ron and him. Thank you for everything. I will forever be grateful Lovey Carter
To the family My prayers are with you. Ms. Gloria was my buddy always making me laugh. Rev. Karen Jenkins
It was my pleasure to get to know Sister Gloria while serving at Mt. Sinai AME Church. She was a lovely lady. May God comfort you her family with His peace. Rev. Gwendolyn Bell
To Sharon and poppa we send our prayers to the family. Love Libby and Jerry Jones Balm st Hbg PA
My sincere condolences to the family of Gloria. The Lord has chosen another rose for his garden. May God continues to bless you in a mighty.
My deepest sympathies are with you.Sending nothing but love to everyone during this difficult time.RIP Ms Mommy. Connie Emerson
To the entire family, I'm sending my love to you guys. Gloria an I had a powerful friendship and understanding of each other. Loved her honest, her humor we made memories that will carry me though the rest of my life. Homeland had taken it resident to New York to the Madame Tussauds Museum. Gloria was on that trip with me.She so enjoyed, knowing she was able to still go out of town. I truly will miss my friend. Love Anita
"Mommy" was an amazing woman. I was honored to spend time eating, talking and laughing with her for several years. She had a good heart and truly loved her family, friends, and her caretakers. Her spirit was joyful and she radiated peace and love. I will always remember our talks and will miss her deeply.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
