Gladys Braswell Fortney, 55, a long time resident of Scranton, died Friday November 16, 2018 at home after her courageous 4.5 year battle with lung cancer.
Born in the Bronx, NY daughter of the late Velmon and Gloria Bowden Braswell she was educated in New York City Public Schools and a Brooklyn, NY native. She was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a supervisor with Aramark at the University of Scranton for 17 years. She enjoyed cooking and dancing and always made individuals feel at home in her presence.
Surviving are daughters Ihyisha Simms, Ny-Asia and My-Asia Owens (fiancee Charles Peters); sisters Claudia Melville, Wilhelmina Braswell and Linda Braswell; brothers Velmon Braswell, Jr. and Nathaniel Braswell; grandchildren Julian Peters, Aali Muhammad, Jaylah Peters and Onyx Muhammad; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and godchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters Carolyn Braswell and Patricia Hunt and a brother Allen Braswell.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Wilkes Barre VA Hospital Oncology Department, Dr. Peters of Northeast Radiation Oncology, Compassionate Care hospice and Lung Cancer Alliance of NEPA.
A celebration of life for Gladys Braswell Fortney will be held on Sunday December 2, 2018 at the St. Mary’s Center.
Service: 1pm-3pm
Repass: 3pm-6pm
St. Mary’s Center
320 Mifflin Avenue
Scranton PA 18505
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Cancer Alliance of NEPA.
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LaKinda Brown
I’m very sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you all 🙏🏽💕
Mona fortt
Sending my love, Prayers and condolences to Gladys girls & the rest of the family. I am missing you so much big sis & may u now sleep in heavenly peace. Love you always❤️
Lisa Wilson
Love you gladys. May you RIP my friend 🙌🙌
Shamel Bracey
Just want to give my deepest sincere condolences to the entire family.
🙏🏾🙏🏾
Webb
Condolences to you all ms. Gladys was a great woman and will be missed
Fay and Ken Reid
Gladys yoy are lived and missed more than you can ever imagine
Tonec caple
She was a angle on earth kept her family together now shes in the best place no worries in those heavenly gates
Niyema
Sexy!!!!! Keeping watching over me auntie😍😍😘😇
Sherry. Olmedo
I’m sorry for your loss may Godbless your family at this times and always .Her Great Love will always be with you
Debbie Mcwilliams
I love you glady boo , you will be missed but never forgotten, especially our gossip sessions 🤣🙏🏽🥰….my condolences to the family …. she was the bomb. Com so keep smiling grls……your blessed 💪🏽🙏🏽
Mr. Eugene Gantz
My condolences to the family may God comfort you all at this time and give you all the strength during your grieving.. God bless
Stacy Bennett
I am so sorry for your lost, she will truly be missed, it was always a pleasure to see her may she continue to rest in peace
Rhonda Robinson
Gladys I’ll miss your smile your laughter you were a beautiful person inside and out!! May you rest in Paradise my dear friend see you in Heaven 😇
Belinda Storey
A Mother is the most expensive being on earth. No one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss of your dear mother. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your mother Gladys be at peace with our Heavenly Father. I love you guys and you all are in my prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Aunty B💜💜💜
Tamika Johnson
Sending my condolences 🙏 S.I.P. Gone but not forgotten ❤️
Eddie Irby and family
Our condolences to you and the family
Shakema Braswell
Forever in our hearts Auntie. Love you always!
Denise Mullen
My deepest condolences. Gladys was a one of a kind women,who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Fly high angel.
Tracey Green Owens
Our Deepest Condolences go out to my beautiful Cousins.
Your Mom was a Warrior and Fought until she could Fight No More!
On Behalf of the Owens Family Earl, Marlene children and grandchildren out hearts go out to you all.
SIP SWEETHEART!
Edie n family
Sending my prayers and condolences to your family. Gladys you were a beautiful phenomenal woman who fought a tough fight missing you everyday. But remembering all the years n your smile n grace . much love n respect
Dominique Powell
Sleep in peace dear cousin I love you so much ❤️😇
Amanda McIver
Fly high, my friend!!!! God has gained another angel. It was a blessing knowing you and calling you friend!!! You will truly be missed, Gladys.
DJ
Such a wonderful Fun loving woman. Always had a smile on her face. I think all she wanted in life was to see others happy and smiling RIH
Tiffany ross
Rest easy my dear😢😢😢
Barbara Future and Family
Our condolences to the family. You fought a tough battle and God said you fought long enough. Your presence and love will truly be missed. Fly with the Angels my friend.
Nina Olmedo
We shared many special moments: the finishing touches on your home and how proud you were to be a new homeowner, the graduations of your daughters, and some sad times too. You’ve been a friend and a warrior and you will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Bigsexy
Sleep in peace until we meet again❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏u will forever be missed and loved by so many …..
Atkins Family ❤️
Our sincere condolences to everyone who has been touched by the most amazing women I’ve know for over 24 years ,,, hearts are broke knowing we can’t enjoy your life for one more day but knowing I’ve known you so long and the impact you left on me and my children is priceless ,,, you truly are an angel 🙏🏽 sip
Alvira Walton
Sending sincere prayers and condolences to Gladys. She had such a loving beautiful spirit. She will never ever be forgotten.
Gabrielle Mitchell
You will truly be smiced Sip in peace my sister your memory wil
Live on love you too the Moon and back
Robin Mayers-Anselm
Gladys – Beautiful, Encouraging, Giving, Real, Nurturing, Strong, Truth – in meeting 50 years ago and in being reunited 7years ago – the same was true… Now a Guardian Angel… Dear Daughters, grandchildren and family – I grieve with you as well as celebrate with you, a life and light that shines brightly above…
Leslie Syville
I send My Deepest Condolences to My family She Will Be deeply Missed for ever in our hearts and by our side we Love you Sis and Aunt and Great Aunt Leslie Theo Quaddir and Amir,
Shana
May her soul rest in perfect peace!!
Linda Simms
My heart go out to the family my buttercup will not be forgotten.
Janet simms taylor
To the family I leave my deepest Condolences to the family and my love to each every one your R I P Gladys I love u she was greatest person to have in your life
Linda Simms
Friends for over 30 years! I miss u so much already. Thank u 4 all the memories and all the good times! Luv u.🌺🌺🌺
Bazz
Farewell Gladys 💐
To the family my deepest condolence.
Howard Morris
Sincere condolences to the families grieving the immeasurable loss they suffered. Please accept my condolences.
Gabrielle Mitchell
Gone to soon always in my heart I love you to the moon & back till we meet again my sister
R Price
When tomorrow starts without me,and I’m not here to see, the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,while thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart. Our Condolences to the Family and Friends.
Jeanne
I stopped at the house but no one was home. I am so sorry about Gladys – she was a delightful and intelligent woman. Many of our rides to treatment were interesting talks.
She loved all of you, especially the “grand babies”!
Jeanne