Ms. Gloria Diane Matthews

: ATTN: FRIENDS & FAMILY PLEASE SEE CORRECTED FUNERAL INFORMATION BELOW ****HOMEGOING SERVICES FOR MS. GLORIA DIANE MATTHEWS WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024, AT FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN KALAMAZOO (DOORS OF THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN FOR FAMILY HOUR, WHICH WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE CHURCH). ****MASKS & HAND SANITIZER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**** ____________________________ The Obituary Gloria Diane Matthew (Rat, Disco, Glo) was born in Bastrop, Louisiana, to the late Sone Matthews and Touch Morrison. At a young age, she moved to Kalamazoo, where she resided with her grandmother, the late Azette Matthews, affectionately known as "Big Mama." Gloria was educated at Hillside Middle School and Old Central High School, later working at Lincoln Elementary and the Kalamazoo Hilton. Gloria passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at Pines Nursing Home in Plainwell, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. A cherished daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, niece, friend, and above all, a devoted mother and grandmother, Gloria was beloved by many. Her passion for dancing was shared with her grandchildren, who she made sure to teach to dance when she was babysitting them. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the casino. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, several aunts, and her lifelong loving partner, Alex Walker Jr. She leaves behind family who will cherish her memory, including her children Loukisia (Charles) Heady, Dwight Matthews, Alex Matthews, James Matthews, Tareva Walker, and Shanna Walker; grandchildren Destany Stacy-Matthews, LaTauria Williams, DeAndrea Reason, Johnny Gillam, Alex’ria Matthews, Tyanna Newsome, Janiyha Matthews, James Matthews Jr., Shamaria Pierce, Marcus Pierce, Christopher Bell Jr., Emari Dixon, Rodjanay Mattox, Denzel Matthews, Diego Matthews, Xavier Coffie; Samairah Matthews, Tekasi Babitt, Anthony Mosley, Diamond Matthews, and great-grandchildren Na’Zire, Zy’Aire, Za’Riya, and Zay’Vion Stacy, and Da’Leah Walker. Gloria's siblings Sandra (Earnest) Macon, James (Robin) Woods, Willie (Shelia) Woods, Bobby Ware, Lee Marvin, Evelyn Matthews, Dale Matthews, Samantha Matthews, and Anthony (Eleanor) Matthews; Michael Frazier, Albert Frazier, James Frazier, Brenda Morrison, and Ella Jones, Aunts Anette Matthews and Brunetta Smith; Uncle Thomas Morrison. Special cousin Bishop Elect Sherwood Bradford: special son-in-love Eric Dixon, who cared for her during her illness; special cousin Telly Matthews, who assisted transporting her to appointments; and her extended family, the Walkers. Gloria also leaves behind her beloved Gran - pups, Bentley, Rocky, and Sky and fond memories of her late pup, Scrap Matthews. Gloria's vibrant spirit and love will forever resonate with all who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

Ms. Gloria Diane Matthews

April 22, 1958 - May 3, 2024