On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Gloria Dean Middleton transitioned from labor to reward. She was the youngest of six children born to the late Deacon Henry Mitchell Sr. and Deaconess Janie Powell Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Henry Mitchell Jr. and a grandson, Isaiah Middleton.
She was born and raised in Beaufort, SC. Gloria Middleton was educated in Beaufort County School District and graduated from Beaufort High School in 1972. After graduation she moved to High Point, NC and led a thriving career in the furniture industry for many years.
In 1978, she was one of seventeen individuals to join as a member of Community Holiness Church (later renamed as Community Deliverance Holiness Church) making her a founding member of the church. She worked and sacrificed alongside her then Pastor Edwin Taylor and her brothers and sisters in Christ to build the current church located at 7609 Horney Road. Gloria leaves to forever cherish her memories and love, her children - Maurice Middleton, Shaneaka Middleton (Natasha Matthews) and Daniel Middleton. And three grandchildren; siblings, Minister Redel Leake Morrall (Minister John Morall), Leroy Mitchell (Joan Mitchell), Ronald E. Mitchell (Darlene Mitchell), and Leon A. Mitchell; two aunts; a host of nephews, nieces and cousins, dogs of Sit and Stay Doggy Daycare, and a lifelong friend, Apostle Sumpter and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Power & Praise Deliverance, 1329 Kimery Drive. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. On Friday, (TODAY) the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Community Deliverance Holiness Church, 7609 Horney Road.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
I'm so sorry for your loss you all are in my prayers and mrs Gloria will always be remembered to me as the dear sweet lady I met on Hoover st that kept us kids straight luv u mrs Gloria rest in paradise
Our deepest sympathy to the Middleton Family. Even though I have known Evg. Middleton for a short time, my heart is deeply sadden. She has graduated to the next dimension and I praise God. When Evg. Middleton came on our Monday Night prayer line at Greater New Hope she always spoke a word of encouragement to us. May you continue to carry on her legacy to the fullest and may the Lord give you the strength that you need. Blessings to you and the family - Sister Yvonne Simrel and the Greater New Hope Baptist Church Family.
Sister in Christ you will be missed on this side, however, there is a home gathering in Heaven for you, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord 2 Cor 5:8 I Will see you again in God's Kingdom. Prophetess Izola Hall Trumpet Sound OutReach Ministry Beaufort, SC
Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
I thank God for blessing me to know such a sweet person as Evangelist Middleton. She was always the same - always with a smile and always greeting others with her kind & gentle spirit.
May the Lord grant you His abiding peace and strength during this time.
Patricia Gilliam
The staff of Studio 8930 wishes our sincerest condolences to the Middleton family at this time. You all have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Our Condolences to the family of Gloria Middleton.May God continue to comfort you all during this time. Ms Gloria Rest in Peace.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.