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Obituary For Magdalene Vereen Gilmer
Magdalene Vereen Gilmer was born in Fair Bluff, NC on September 18, 1942 to the late James R. Vereen and the late Willena D. Vereen. She entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2023.
Magdalene was educated in the Columbus County School System.
She met and married James Stephenson on February 26, 1960 and moved to High Point, NC in 1962. James and Magdalene were blessed with seven children. High Point has been her home for 61 years. James preceded her in death in 2002. In 2007 she married Charles Gilmer, Charles also preceded her in death in 2015.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one grandson Bradley Stephens, two great granddaughters Emily Woods and Zhane’ Stephenson, four sisters, Myra Dark, Ruth Hayes, Louise Woodard and Thelma McCormick and one brother, Charlie Vereen.
Before retiring to care for her husband and mother, she worked in the furniture industry. She was a very dedicated care giver to both.
She was a founding member of Life Changing International Church. Mother loved her church and church family!
She leaves to cherish seven children, James Stephens (Betty), Sandra Hart, Shelia Walden (Greg), Robin Woods (Scotty), Jeff Stephenson, Karen Stephenson and Pastor Anthony Stephenson (Yolanda); nineteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Charles McCormick, Sr. of Rowland, NC; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
Funeral service will be held Monday, July 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Life Changing International Church, Inc., 1217 E. Green Drive. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Magdalene Vereen Gilmer - July 16, 2023
To Magdalene Vereen Stephenson Gilmer Family--Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand and give you strength in the days ahead. Please accept our sincere condolences.... we hope your memories of our cousin Magdalene will be of some comfort. The Vereen, Stephenson, and Gilmer family are in our prayers. Remember in God's Holy Word that weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Peace and love be with you, Vance, Mittie, Thomas, and Bryson McCoy of Wadesboro, NC and Family of the Late Lee Ethel Vereen and Katie Mae Vereen
May the peace and strength of God flood your heart. We are praying for you all. Love, Travon & Danielle Barrino
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your family's matriarch. I am happy that you have such great memories of her life to comfort you. Those awesome hugs she gave were a blessing. I pray God's peace, love and comfort as you heal from your loss. Helen Wilks & Family
Aunt Mag you were and always will be my favorite Auntie from the moment we met you I knew that there something special about you that beautiful smile, caring heart and spirit. I thank God you were brought into my life and l am forever grateful and thankful for the love you shared with my mother and family. I love you my Angel❤️ Love always Yvette
Aunt Mag you were the best Auntie I could ever ask for your love, caring heart , your beautiful smile and spirit I will always and never forget. Thank you for everything my heart is broken. I love and miss you dearly my Angel❤️ Love always and forever your niece Yvette
Sending Condolences Shelia and family in the passing of your Mother .Praying for u in this very difficult time .Stacy ,Tina Cynthia Walden and Brian Armstrong
I'm sending my prayers to the family which I consider my family I spend so much time at your house on the weekend and you showed me so much love so to the family I send my sympathy and love
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs 31:10) Virtuous is just one way to describe our Mother Gilmer. She was respected without demanding it. Her faith in God, her loving demeanor, and her beautiful smile just automatically made her worthy of the love and respect given to her. And those hugs that she gave as she greeted people at the doors of the church are unmatched. Sometimes those hugs prepared our hearts to be the good ground for the word to fall on. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; (proverbs 31:28) To watch the way her natural children loved and honored her made a lasting impression on her spiritual children tin the faith that can't be undone. With long life has God blessed Mother Gilmer, and shown her His salvation, and if we must say so ourselves "Well done, His good and faithful servant.......enter thou into the joy of thy Lord" (Psalm 91:16; Matthew 25:21) With all of our love, The Family of Life Changing International Church Inc.
Grandma you made a huge impact on this family. From being kids sitting on your lap to us getting older and getting those happy birthday calls from you. We will miss them, but I know you're looking over of us and watching us from another way now. I'm grateful to have called you my grandma. Love you always - Trey ❤️
Aunt Mag your light beamed so bright in our family. Your smile and laugh was infectious to all you encountered. I am grateful you had hands in helping raise me and carefully shown me love no matter what state you found me. You truly understood how to love your neighbor as you loved yourself. I know you shall rest in peace! Love you! Christie Lavette Carraway
Mom, you were the epitome of love, beauty, kindness and grace. Such a woman of strength. A Proverbs 31 woman indeed. We are so thankful for the 80 years God gave us to love and enjoy time with you. Your instructions were received and carried out. Thank you Thank you for loving each of us as individuals. Long live our Queen! Love you mom and will miss you ❤️❤️Sand
Mom, you were the epitome of love, beauty, kindness and grace. Such a woman of strength. A Proverbs 31 woman indeed. We are so thankful for the 80 years God gave us to love and enjoy time with you. Your instructions were received and carried out. Thank you Thank you for loving each of us as individuals. Long live our Queen! Love you mom and will miss you ❤️❤️Sand
We are so blessed to have had you as our grandmother and great grandmother. From birthdays, graduations, wedding and the birth of Auri you were right there! We miss you dearly but thankful for your life and the memories we get to cherish. Rest in your eternal peace Grandma. We Love You. Your good work will never be in vain as we live our life to continue to make you proud Love Anthony Jr, Christina and Auri ❤️
Grandma its been a complete honor to be your grandchild. Your beautiful smile and warm hugs are just some of things I will miss about you the most. We love you so much and will miss you dearly. Love Nesha & Tony
Aunt Mag ~ You were SPECIAL to me! Not only were you one to exemplify what "walking in unconditional love " should look like, you demonstrated it with everyone you encountered. I will truly miss your sweet, calming and loving demeanor. I find comfort in knowing that you're at PEACE. I will forever keep you in my heart. I love you ❤️ Michelle Miller ( your niece)
Grandma I Love You So Much... Your Unconditional Love Has Carried Me Through The Years & I Will Forever Keep & Cherish You For The Rest Of My Life.. I Miss You Dearly & I Promise To Make You Proud -Your Girly Bran
Aunt Mag your light beamed so bright in our family. Your smile and laugh was infectious to all you encountered. I am grateful you had hands in helping raise me and carefully shown me love no matter what state you found me. You truly understood how to love your neighbor as you loved yourself. I know you shall rest in peace!
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