Our dear, dear sweet Gloria How we dread to see this day. That perfect circle offourteen 
Has begun to slip away. A breach in the ring we knew Would eventually come someday. We ask for strength frotn God now 
To just show us the way. The pain and sorrow we share at this time, 
Will somehow be replaced with joy. To think about all the memories we shared, 
Thank God they can't be destroyed. So as Mommy and Daddy run to the Pearlie 
Gates to welcome their child, Remember to tell them to reserve the places For thirteen that will be coming after a while. Don't worry about your precious children 
They will be okay, There are lot's ofpeople that love them And prepared to help out along the way. So Flo, this is not good-bye, nor is this the end, 
God just chose you first To start the new circle He is about to begin. 
-Author: Larry McElheney- 
 
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Nieces, Cousins and Friends 
 
Bert Brooks Craig Goolsby Darrell McGill Phillip Byron 
 
Lanier Goolsby Nicholas Banks Terry Benton Reginald Shears 
 
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Words are inadequate to 'express our sincere thanks. We appreciate the prayers and other expressions of Jove, care and concern s~own during the passing of our loved one. May God richly bless you. 
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We will receive friends\~at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Fellow~ip Hall, Covington, Georgia following the committal service. 
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-The McElheney Family 
 
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: Young Funeral Home, Inc. 
129 W. Washington Street Monroe, Georgia 30655 (770) 267-2642 
 
3106 West Street Covington, Georgia 
(770) 786-2944 
 
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2006 
 
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 12:00 P.M. 
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2051 Henderson Mill Road Covington, Georgia 30016 
 
Jl6(W(!/}(end ~twlm Q~_. Pastor 
Jl6~!l6~(';BaohJ Officiating Pastor 
~~ ':ilJ~ f?mith, Eulogist 
 
 Gloria Louise McElheney was born September 18, 1951 to the late Cooley Van and Alice Neal McElheney. God called her home on Friday, February 10, 2006 at Rockdale Medical Center. She attended R. L. Cousins High School in Covington, Georgia. She was employed by the Newton County Board of Education for 27 years. 
In 1980, she was united in holy matrimony to Capers Blackwell who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Anne McElheney. 
At an early age, "Flo" accepted Christ as her personal saviour. She joined the Rock Creek Baptist Church in Mansfield, Georgia, where she served as a faithful member in several capacities until her untimely departure. Most recently, she served as the President of the Gospel Choir and Head of the Hospitality Committee. While serving at Rock Creek Baptist Church, "Flo" also helped her son (Pastor Smith) as a member of the Pastor's Aide Committee at the Greater Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church, Inc., in Conyers, Georgia. She led many to believe that God 
is the true meaning of life and that 1esus is the Savior 
for all mankind. Her love was cooking for the family and others. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters and children. It was within her spiritual and physical life that she exemplified the true meaning of what it was to help all of those who were in need. 
 
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Pastor Reginald Bush, Officiating 
Prelude Processional Solo ........................................ Minister Joseph Hardge Scripture: 
Old Testament .......... Pastor JoeL. McKibben New Testament ................ Pastor Chris Shipp Invocation .................................. Bishop Dante Smith Solo ................................... Sister Paulette Washington Words of Comfort .................. Pastor Ernestine Smith 
Pastor James Collins Pastor Cecil Rozier Remarks (Two Minutes Please) ........................ Open Selection ................................... Brother Chund Floyd Brother Samuel Floyd 
Family Tribute lt McElheney Brothers 
Poem ......................................... Mr. Christopher Lee Hymn of Preparation .............. Pastor J. Phillip Baker Eulogy ............................. Pastor T. Demetrius Smith Acknowledgments .................... Mrs. Demetria Smith Recessional 
Q}~ Rock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery 
Mansfield, Georgia 
 
Daughters: Ms. Pamela 1ones, Pastor & Mrs. 
Timothy (Demetria) Smith. 
Grandchildren: Kenyatta Benton, Tiara McKibben, Dominque Smith. 
Great Grandchild: Tamia Benton 
God Grandchild: Raiven Floyd 
Brothers: Mr. & Mrs. Larry (Brenda) McElheney, Mr. Calvin McElheney, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony (Carol) McElheney. Mr. Patrick Brown 
Sisters: Ms. Annie Davis, Ms. Rena Brooks, Mr. & Mrs. Leotha (Willie) Roby, Mr. &Mrs. Terry (Cathy) White, Mr. & Mrs. Donnie (Bobbie) Banks, Ms. Sylvia McElheney, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis (Marilyn) Reed, Ms. Krissandra Brown-Blocker, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis (Patricia) Gilstrap. 
Aunt: Ms. Lois Humphrey 
Uncle: Mr. Early Will Kelly 
God Sons: Mr. Terry Stripling, Mr. Chund Floyd, 
Mr. Samuel Floyd, Mr. Randy Clark, Minister1oseph 
Hardge, Mr. Don Lucier 
Devoted friends: Ms. Dorothy Robinson and Mrs. Patrina Wynn. 
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.