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40 Condolences

Gladys Braswell Fortney

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. Maryโ€™s Center.

Service: 1pm-3pm
Repass: 3pm-6pm

St. Maryโ€™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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  1. LaKinda Brown

    November 25, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    Iโ€™m very sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you all ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’•

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    • Mona fortt

      November 26, 2018 at 9:45 am

      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 alwaysโค๏ธ

      Reply
    • Lisa Wilson

      November 26, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Love you gladys. May you RIP my friend ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ

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    • Shamel Bracey

      November 30, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Just want to give my deepest sincere condolences to the entire family.
      ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

      Reply
  2. Webb

    November 25, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Condolences to you all ms. Gladys was a great woman and will be missed

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  3. Fay and Ken Reid

    November 25, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Gladys yoy are lived and missed more than you can ever imagine

    Reply
  4. Tonec caple

    November 25, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    She was a angle on earth kept her family together now shes in the best place no worries in those heavenly gates

    Reply
  5. Niyema

    November 25, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    Sexy!!!!! Keeping watching over me auntie๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜‡

    Reply
  6. Sherry. Olmedo

    November 25, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    Iโ€™m sorry for your loss may Godbless your family at this times and always .Her Great Love will always be with you

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  7. Debbie Mcwilliams

    November 25, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I love you glady boo , you will be missed but never forgotten, especially our gossip sessions ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅฐ….my condolences to the family …. she was the bomb. Com so keep smiling grls……your blessed ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

    Reply
  8. Mr. Eugene Gantz

    November 25, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    My condolences to the family may God comfort you all at this time and give you all the strength during your grieving.. God bless

    Reply
  9. Stacy Bennett

    November 25, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    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

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  10. Rhonda Robinson

    November 25, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ˜‡

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  11. Belinda Storey

    November 25, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    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. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Aunty B๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

    Reply
  12. Tamika Johnson

    November 25, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    Sending my condolences ๐Ÿ™ S.I.P. Gone but not forgotten โค๏ธ

    Reply
  13. Eddie Irby and family

    November 26, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Our condolences to you and the family

    Reply
  14. Shakema Braswell

    November 26, 2018 at 6:54 am

    Forever in our hearts Auntie. Love you always!

    Reply
  15. Denise Mullen

    November 26, 2018 at 7:31 am

    My deepest condolences. Gladys was a one of a kind women,who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Fly high angel.

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  16. Tracey Green Owens

    November 26, 2018 at 7:37 am

    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!

    Reply
  17. Edie n family

    November 26, 2018 at 9:25 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Dominique Powell

    November 26, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Sleep in peace dear cousin I love you so much โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‡

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  19. Amanda McIver

    November 26, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    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.

    Reply
  20. DJ

    November 26, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    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

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  21. Tiffany ross

    November 27, 2018 at 12:17 am

    Rest easy my dear๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข

    Reply
  22. Barbara Future and Family

    November 27, 2018 at 1:50 am

    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.

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  23. Nina Olmedo

    November 27, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    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.

    Reply
  24. Bigsexy

    November 27, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    Sleep in peace until we meet againโคโคโค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™u will forever be missed and loved by so many …..

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  25. Atkins Family โค๏ธ

    November 27, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ sip

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  26. Alvira Walton

    November 28, 2018 at 12:40 am

    Sending sincere prayers and condolences to Gladys. She had such a loving beautiful spirit. She will never ever be forgotten.

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  27. Gabrielle Mitchell

    November 28, 2018 at 11:07 am

    You will truly be smiced Sip in peace my sister your memory wil
    Live on love you too the Moon and back

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  28. Robin Mayers-Anselm

    November 28, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    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…

    Reply
  29. Leslie Syville

    November 28, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    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,

    Reply
  30. Shana

    November 28, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    May her soul rest in perfect peace!!

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  31. Linda Simms

    November 28, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    My heart go out to the family my buttercup will not be forgotten.

    Reply
  32. Janet simms taylor

    November 28, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    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

    Reply
  33. Linda Simms

    November 29, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Friends for over 30 years! I miss u so much already. Thank u 4 all the memories and all the good times! Luv u.๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ

    Reply
  34. Bazz

    November 29, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    Farewell Gladys ๐Ÿ’
    To the family my deepest condolence.

    Reply
  35. Howard Morris

    November 30, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Sincere condolences to the families grieving the immeasurable loss they suffered. Please accept my condolences.

    Reply
  36. Gabrielle Mitchell

    December 1, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Gone to soon always in my heart I love you to the moon & back till we meet again my sister

    Reply
  37. R Price

    December 1, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    When tomorrow starts without me,and Iโ€™m not here to see, the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldnโ€™t cry the way you did today,while thinking of the many things we didnโ€™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 youโ€™ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me donโ€™t think weโ€™re far apart, for every time you think of me, Iโ€™m right there in your heart. Our Condolences to the Family and Friends.

    Reply

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