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Gloria Jean Baxley Cannon

Gloria Cannon Obituary

Gloria Jean Baxley Cannon STOCKBRIDGE, GA - Gloria Jean Baxley Cannon, 75 of Stockbridge, Georgia, peacefully passed away in hospice care on August 1, 2019, after suffering a severe stroke 14 days earlier. She is survived by her son Todd, daughter-in-law Sarah, two grandchildren Sophie and Baxter, her aunt, sister-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends whom she loved like family. She grew up in North Charleston, SC, attended junior college in Spartanburg, SC, and was retired from Delta Air Lines in Atlanta. Single mother. Cancer survivor. Lover of the beach and 50's Doo Wop. Her memorial service will be held at the funeral home of Forest Lawn Cemetery, 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, GA 30349 on Monday, August 5 at 11:00 AM, where she will be laid to rest by her husband who passed away in 1974. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 AM and invite guests to stay afterwards for lunch on site. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that loved ones make a donation to the Sacred Journey Hospice Foundation by going to www.sacredjourneyhospice.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2019.

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Yvonne Mays

August 9, 2019

Mrs. Gloria was a sweet lady. We didn't know her well even though we were nextdoor neighbors but she always greeted us with a smile. The family is in our prayers.

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the funeral home of Forest Lawn Cemetery

5755 Mallory Road, College Park, GA

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