Gloria Hazel Oliver

Gloria Hazel Oliver, 93, of Bethlehem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born January 8, 1923 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late James and Isabel (Henson) Clark.

Gloria worked as a sewing machine operator for South Manufacturing Co. and retired after 23 years of service. She had a passion for reading books and upon her retirement worked as a librarian aide for 22 years at the Bethlehem Public Library. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Bethlehem. She will be lovingly remembered for her work ethic, enjoyment of bebop jazz, but most especially for her love of family.

Gloria will be dearly missed by her children, Sherry Lupton of Lancaster, PA and Dean Oliver and his wife, Melissa of Bethlehem Twp. She was also the loving Mom-Mom to her five grandchildren, and great granddaughter. Gloria was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Kevin Lupton; brother, Harold Henson; and sister, Elizabeth “Sibby” Medley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Connell Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 925 E. Goepp St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 immediately followed by a Homegoing Celebration at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church.

Visitation
Saturday, January 16, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Paul Baptist Church
925 E. Goepp St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Homegoing Celebration
Saturday, January 16, 2016
11:00 AM
St. Paul Baptist Church
925 E. Goepp St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
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610-868-8531