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Gloria E. Mims

March 19, 1927 - December 15, 2021

Gloria E. Mims, born in Harlem NY on March 19, 1927, entered eternal rest at 94 years of age on December 15, 2021. Raised in Harlem, NY she moved to Syracuse, NY in 1956 to raise her family. Gloria retired from City Parks and Recreation as a supervisor and went on to work for the Syracuse City School District in various roles. She was a passionate community activist and on the front lines for social justice. Along with a legacy of hard work and dedication to the Syracuse Community. Gloria leaves to cherish her memories, 11 children, Madeleine Schaeffer, Beverly Heath (Richard), Pamela Schaeffer of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Patricia Levens of Atlanta, Georgia, Susan Adams (Anthony), Cassandra Schaeffer, Jeffrey Mims, Gerald Mims of Leevs, Massachusetts, Marcia Mims, Karen Ellerby and Darlene Mims. She enjoyed the company of 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and numerous others including cousins, a host of friends, and godson, David Kithcart. Gloria is predeceased by her mother, Loretta Booker; father, Charlie Schaeffer; and youngest child Paula Mims. Calling hours: Tuesday, December 21st, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at All Saints Church. A funeral Mass will follow at 2 p.m. at the All Saints Church, 1340 Lancaster Avenue, Syracuse.

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Gloria E. Mims, born in Harlem NY on March 19, 1927, entered eternal rest at 94 years of age on December 15, 2021. Raised in Harlem, NY she moved to Syracuse, NY in 1956 to raise her family. Gloria retired from City Parks and Recreation as... View Obituary & Service Information

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