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Gloria Mackey Obituary

Gloria Mackey GASTONIA, NC - Gloria Mackey, 77, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Gloria was born in Benson, NC on March 8, 1939. Gloria is the daughter of the late Mozelle Messer Bush. Gloria was a member of Amvets in Charleston. She enjoyed watching TV and was an avid fan of Jeff Gordon and John Cena. She loved her dog "Buddy". She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She enjoyed her last few years living with her daughter and son in-law. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Philip Morrison and wife Patricia; daughter, Cathy Brand and husband Jerry; sister, Bonnie Whitman; grandchildren, Nick Brand, Chris and Michael Morrison; great-granddaughter, Lily Morrison; nieces, Debbie and Gena Whitman. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Mackey. All services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Queen City #10-2017 Bay Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28205 or The National Kidney Foundation, 4701 Hedgemore Drive Suite 810, Charlotte, N.C. 28209. Condolences may be sent to www.greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2016.

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Cathy

April 10, 2016

Mom, I miss you so much!!! I love you!!

Cathy Brand

March 28, 2016

Missing you every day, Mom. I love you!

Gena Whitman

March 24, 2016

Aunt Gloria, I love you. I can only hope and pray that you knew how much.

J Philip Morrison

March 22, 2016

Mom I will miss you everyday. You left us way to early

Edward and susan Ackerman

March 22, 2016

You were the best. I thank you for your friendship. . I will do my best as a stepmom to your children. May you RIP. . love and miss you.

March 22, 2016

Mom, I love you! My life is forever changed. Thank you for being a wonderful Mom and Best Friend.

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