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In memory of
Gladys "Mom" Lorraine Miller-Coleman (Pearson)
December 31, 1948 - March 17, 2021
Dec 31, 1948 - Mar 17, 2021
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Gladys Lorraine Pearson (Maiden), 72, passed away on March 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Gladys Lorraine Miller-Coleman, was the youngest of four children born to Charles Pearson and Elizabeth Wade in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Gladys leaves behind a rich legacy in her children, Henry D. Smith Jr. (Margo), Angela L. Miller, Sean E. Miller, (Danielle), seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, siblings, Olin Boyce Pearson(Ester), Jerelene Smith, Barbara Pearson-Tolbert, and a host of nieces and nephews, great …
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What were Gladys's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking
What were Gladys's favorite games to play?
Jenga, Spades, bid Whist,Monopoly and she like playing my Playstation 4 almost forgo…
Jenga, Spades, bid Whist,Monopoly and she like playing my Playstation 4 almost forgot Domino
Jenga, Spades, bid Whist,Monopoly and she like playing my Playstation 4 almost forgot Domino
What were Gladys's favorite ways to spend free time?
Helping people and going to the casino
Helping people and going to the casino
Helping people and going to the casino
What were Gladys's favorite movies?
Imitation of Life 1934/1959, Dorothy Dandridge, beaches, Flowers in the Attic, The F…
Imitation of Life 1934/1959, Dorothy Dandridge, beaches, Flowers in the Attic, The Five Heartb…
Imitation of Life 1934/1959, Dorothy Dandridge, beaches, Flowers in the Attic, The Five Heartbeats, The Temptations, Fi…
Timeline
Born
December 31st, 1948
Passed away
March 17th, 2021
Detroit, MI, USA
Survived by
Henry Smith Jr
Son
SEAN MILLER
Son
Angela Miller
Daughter
Charlene Fane
Family friend
Barbara Tolbert
Sister
Sean Miller Jr
Grandson
Seanna Miller
Granddaughter
Dharne Griffin
Grandson
Theretha Smith
Granddaughter
Umeka Clark
Niece
Reverend Gerald Massey
Cousin
Danielle Miller
Daughter-in-law
Angelique Hollie
Granddaughter
Tyrone Pearson
Nephew
Brendin Pearson
Nephew
Carl Smith III
Nephew
Hugh Tolbert
Nephew
Jaden Smith
Nephew
Kaiyah Smith
Niece
Laporsche Craighead
Niece
Tiffany Tolbert
Niece
Houston Tolbert
Nephew
Olin B Pearson Jr
Nephew
Donna Coleman
Family
Tia Searcy
Niece
Crystal Bell
Niece
Yolanda Mallett
Niece
Jerry Massey
Cousin
Shea Gary
Niece
Dharne Griffin
Grandson
Predeceased by
Mr. Earl Miller
Husband, 1934-1992
James Coleman
Husband, 1939-2010
Charles Pearson
Father, 1921-1986
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Cause of death
Lung cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
C. W. Morris - J. W. Henry Funeral Homes
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SEAN MILLER (Gladys's son),
Henry Smith Jr (Gladys's son),
Angela Miller (Gladys's daughter),
Shea Gary (Gladys's niece),
Danielle Miller (Gladys's daughter-in-law),
Carl Smith III (Gladys's nephew),
Hugh Tolbert (Gladys's nephew) and
Olin B Pearson Jr (Gladys's nephew).
