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Gloria Marie Bethune

September 22, 1941 - September 24, 2022

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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
529 W Thornton St.
Akron, OH 44307
330-535-1543 |
Friday 10/7, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
United Baptist Church
9312 Union Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
(216) 883-8044 |
Saturday 10/8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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United Baptist Church
9312 Union Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
(216) 883-8044 |
Saturday 10/8, 12:00 pm
Condolences may be sent to 1313 Andrus Street, Akron, OHio 44301

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Lakewood Cemetery Association
1080 W Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44314

Gloria Marie (Pittman) Bethune was born September 22, 1941, to Sammy Wilson and Lottie Bell Wheeler in Barberton, Ohio. However, Gloria was raised by her aunt, Arcie Sperling. Glo, as she was affectionately called, was educated in the Barberton public school system, and graduated from Barberton High School.
After high school, Gloria married Billy Pittman and to this union, four children were born. Later, she united with McArthur Bethune and to this union, a daughter was born.
Gloria had a vast work history including Terex GM, various title companies, medical records clerk, and lastly First Energy Corporation.
Everyone that knew Glo, knew that she loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of United Baptist Church. She was active in the church community working in various departments, including but not limited to serving on the repast ministry and courtesy board.
Glo loved life and people, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, traveling, and playing bingo. On Saturday, September 24, 2022, our angel, Gloria Marie (Pittman) Bethune transitioned to her heavenly home.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Anthony; son, Michael; mother, Lottie Bell; brother, Kenny; spouses, Billy Pittman, and McArthur Bethune; and dear cousin, Barbara Wheeler.
Left to cherish her memory and continue her legacy, her children, Maurice (Diane), Valerie, Bruce (Sabrina), Sonya (A.C.), Sherice, Trina, and Corey; sister, Diane F.; brothers, Jerome (Linda), Dan, Rick, and Robert; grandchildren, Arielle, Marquetta, April, Chemika, Antonio, Bruce, Sonya, Thirajn, Chris, Perry, Josephine, Denadra, Denisha, Josephine B., and Jazashire; 19 great-grandchildren; special friends, Aaron Ray, Sheila Holmes, Cathy Shew, Sandy Greer, and Mary Owens; as well as a host of other friends and relatives.

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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
529 W Thornton St.
Akron, OH 44307
330-535-1543 | Map
Friday 10/7, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
United Baptist Church
9312 Union Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
(216) 883-8044 | Map
Saturday 10/8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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United Baptist Church
9312 Union Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
(216) 883-8044 | Map
Saturday 10/8, 12:00 pm
Condolences may be sent to 1313 Andrus Street, Akron, OHio 44301
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1080 W Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44314
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Gloria Marie (Pittman) Bethune was born September 22, 1941, to Sammy Wilson and Lottie Bell Wheeler in Barberton, Ohio. However, Gloria was raised by her aunt, Arcie Sperling. Glo, as she was affectionately called, was educated in the Barberton public school system, and graduated from Barberton High School. After high school, Gloria married Billy PittmanContinue Reading

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Kasonia Toney left a message on October 11, 2022:
My SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO SONYA AND FAMILY.. WITH HUGS N LOVE ..FROM TONEY FAMILY AND HARRIS
Kayla&Kimberly Brown & Family left a message on October 8, 2022:
To,the Family Sorry to hear the passing, your Mother, your love one. May she forever. R.I.H. The Brown Family
GWENDOLYN T. MARTIN left a message on October 7, 2022:
To Sonya and family: All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Gwendolyn T. Martin
Tywana Jones left a message on October 6, 2022:
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Dionne Flowers left a message on October 5, 2022:
May God’s promises comfort you and sustain you. May his steadfast love be your strength.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Pastor Kevin G. & Lady Svette Rushing & United Baptist Church Ministries left a message on October 5, 2022:
To the Family of Mother Gloria Bethune, Words will never be able to convey the pain that we feel. Mother Bethune was a classy woman of God who didn't mind letting you know that she was a child of God. Her presence will be deeply missed but take comfort in knowing that the Word of God says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We the United Church family extends our heartfelt condolences to the family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We are just a call away if there is anything we can do to help make this transition a little easier to bear don't hesitate to call on us and we will be there to answer the call. Pastor Kevin & Lady Svette Rushing & the Officers & Members of United Baptist Church.
Mary Neloms Jones left a message on October 4, 2022:
The Family of Marie, we always called her that as we grew up on Brady Avenue and Wunderlich in Barberton, we were such good friends. The Pittman and Neloms were good friends as well. My condolences to Robert and the rest of the family. My prayers are for God to give you strength at this time and remember the good times. I will remember the fun we shared. Mary Neloms Jones Columbus, OH.
Donald Christian left a message on September 30, 2022:
My deepest condolences to the Pittman family.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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