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Gloria Finley Obituary

Gloria Finley CHARLESTON - Ms. Gloria Finley, 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 28,2022. She was born and was raised in Charleston, SC, where she then raised eleven children, five of her own and six of her dear departed sister, Betty Wellington. Ms. Finley loved her family, her church, and her community and took great pride in her work. She cared for many families beyond her own and touched all who knew her with her devotion to God, her wisdom, her fierce independence, and her heart. She was a wonderful friend and was always checking on the needs of those around her. She love to travel and visit family and see new places. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Finley, Sr., and children, Julius Finely, Jr., Shirley Finley, Timothy Wellington, and LindaMonroe. She is survived by her children, Brenda Finley, Avis Finley, Leonard Finley, Wendell Wellington, Robert Wellington, Iris Smalls, and Ira Wellington, as well as a host of adored grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and honorary children. The funeral service for Gloria Finley will be held at the Fielding Funeral Home, 122 Logan St., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1:00pm,. Interment to follow. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm at the Fielding Funeral Home. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2023.

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Mrs.Peggy W.Mitchum

January 7, 2023

My deepest condolences to the entire family God God comfort you all so so sorry for yall loss Mrs.Peggy W.Mitchum @ family

Tressy Dillon

January 6, 2023

My sincere condolences to the family, for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. May God give you all comfort in the days ahead. May Fod bless you all.

James Lazarus

January 6, 2023

hope to meet you in the rapture rest in peace

james & carolyn lazarus

January 6, 2023

you were look a mother to me so rest in peace look to make it in the rapture to see god and meet you again

Felita Moultrie

January 6, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.You were my bonus mom and I was very grateful to have you in my life. You are one of a kind and truly missed until we see each other again.

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