Elder Gloria Jean Carolina

Proverbs 31:25 – She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.

Ms. Gloria Jean Carolina was born on August 2, 1952, to the late James Lee Carolina Sr. and Eliza Lide Carolina in Darlington, SC. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Joseph Grace; two brothers, Frank Carolina and James Lee Carolina; one brother-in-law, Haskill Hill; and one son-in-law. Daryl Brown.

Gloria attended Chestnut Consolidated High School and received her high school diploma from North Central High School in 2008. She began her culinary journey at Tony’s Italian Restaurant, and throughout the years she worked at the Howard Johnson hotel, the Landmark Resort, the Palace Resort and eventually opened her catering business, Tastefully Yours.

At an early age, Gloria accepted Christ and became a member of Myrtle Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Longs, SC. For many years, she attended and served at Temple of Light Ministry under Apostle Janie Collins. She later became a member at Divine Grace Ministries under Apostle Demond Grace, Sr where she became the National Supervisor of Women of Kingdom Builders Covenant Connection Fellowship of Churches. She was also an original member of the Carolina Gospel Singers.

She leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to her children, Sharon Grace, Antoinette Hill, Dewayne Grace, Tiffannie Lewis (Rick), Shantie Brown, Demond Grace, Sr., Tywan Grace, Sr. (Carin), Natalya Grace (James), Kashimia Grace (Montegia), and Cordiro Grace; her two sisters, Mary Hill, and Fannie Carolina; her bonus son, Quanshae Norwood; her bonus daughter, Mary Ann Smalls; her goddaughter, Chakesta Williams (Bryan); her grandchildren, Ryan, Demetrick, Sasha, Tequenez, Shanquenae, Ronitra, Lazarus, Inzinga, Oscar, Dionne Jr., Alycia, Markel, Brandon, Shakeria, T’Asia, Daijah, Jamak’ion, Ze’Rreon, Antwoine, Rodrekus, Navaria, Marissa, Quentin Jr., Kazir, Tywan Jr., Kelis, Tyquan, Jahsan, Rajon, Wyatt, Demond Jr., Dayanah, Nature, Nageria, Tahiry, and Kyron; her great-grandchildren, Jaleek, Bailey, Honesti, Paisley, Harley, Jovani, and Josiah; great-grandchild, Omega; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

“A Simple See You Later”

You’ve made us smile even on our bad days. You’ve taught us the good and the bad and the right from the wrong ways. Your life has been inspirational. One woman was able to mold a large family and teach us love That’s simply sensational. You’ve lived your life, and you lived it well, one day we’ll see you again and only time will tell. You taught us how to survive. You taught us how to pray and study the Word. The father has called you home Grandma, get your rest. Heaven has anticipated your arrival.

~A special note from the grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Abigail Cemetery.  There will be a viewing from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, North Strand Chapel.

The Carolina Family will receive guests and friends at:  260 Honey Road, Longs, SC 29568

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