Gladys Lowery

Mrs. Gladys Merita (Morrison) Lowery affectionately known as “Auntie Momma” to her extended family and “Mother Lowery” to her church family’s was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Willie M. and Beatrice Morrison. She was married for sixty (60) years to the love of her life, Sylvester Lowery, Sr. To that union with Lowery Sr., were her pride and joy, their six (6) children, Calvin Morrison (Sandra), Arneita Hairston (Raiford), Sylvester, Jr., Keith (Mozella), Linda and Carolyn. Lowery had, prayed for, invested in and thought the world of her sixteen (16) grandchildren, thirty-two (32) great-grandchildren and three (3) great-great-grandchildren. Mother Lowery, a retired employee from Forsyth County (Winston-Salem, NC), found great joy in reading, working creatively with her hands, praying for and serving others. She had an usually special passion for cooking, entertaining and for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Known by her vibrant smile, witty humor and melodious speaking voice, Mother Lowery could warm the coldest heart, lift the most down-trodden spirit and bring joy to those who had been hit hardest in life. An elegant woman, she was also known for her regal sophistication, which could be seen, in her exquisite taste in clothing and interior decor. Mother Lowery was elegant, classy and beautiful inside and out! She loved life and lived it to the fullest! Before relocating to Charlotte, NC, she was licensed and made full proof of her calling to Minister the Gospel at St. Peters World Outreach Center under the Leadership of Bishop James C. Hash. Upon relocating, Mother Lowery remained a lifelong advisor, supporter and foundational strength to Grace Church of Durham, Pastored by her grandson Dr. Kedrick T. Lowery. Mother Lowery peacefully transition from labor to reward on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Henry Jones and her brother Bobby Lee Morrison. She leaves a legacy of laughter, love and enjoyment of life to her husband, children and her grand’s, her sister Willie May Jones, brother Edward Morrison, Sr., a host of nieces, nephews, special friends including Mary Abbott, Shelby Jean Young, and hundreds of sons and daughters who adopted her as their mother.