Gloria Steen

Johnson-Harris

Gloria Steen's life began on August 13, 1953. She was born the
oldest child of the late Ruthie Mae Johnson-Mitchell. She was
raised in Cary, MS by her father, the late Wille "Hamp" Williams
and the late Lenora "Sister Hamp" Knight, whom she lovingly
called "Momma." On Sunday, March 15, 2020 her lifelong
journey was completed.

Having accepted Christ as her personal Savior, Gloria was baptized
and attended Magnolia M.B. Church in Blanton, MS and after
relocating to Leland, MS, by letter of Christian experience, she
joined Pleasant Springs Baptist Church where she served until
her health declined. She was joined in matrimony to Billy Gene
Harris in Cary, MS and was blessed with two daughters.

She was educated at Cary Elementary School, Henry Weathers
High School, and Rolling Fork High School. She became
fascinated with sewing during her high school years and became
an excellent seamstress. After high school, she was employed for
nearly three decades in the manufacturing industry and worked at
several facilities such as LC&R, GMAC ASEMCO and TEXCO,
Delta Electric, Fine Vines, and Hager Hinge.

During her life's journey, she was known to have never met
a stranger. Gloria was a devoted and protective mother,
grandmother, family member, and friend. She cherished her
daughters and grandchildren, who affectionately called her
"NaNa," a name she wore with pride. Known to discipline with
an iron clad fist, she openly spoke her mind by "keeping it real."
A great cook and impeccable housekeeper, she opened her home
and kitchen to many.

Gloria Steen was preceded in death by: her stepfather, S.K. Mitchell;
four brothers, Mitchell Williams, Johnny Joe Lindsey, Michael
Mitchell, and Isaac Johnson; two sisters, Annette Mitchell and
Ruthie Harris; two uncles, J.T. Bolling and Charlie Williams; four
aunts, Willie Mae Mitchell, Victoria Bennett, Alberta Houzah,
and Mary Shephard; two great-grandchildren, Steven Smith, Jr.
and Rasheed Keir Johnson, Jr.; and three sisters-in-law, Catherine

Patterson, Geraldine Watts, and Mary Etta Luckett.

She leaves to treasure her memories: her husband, Billy Gene
Harris of Cary, MS; two daughters, Gloria Johnson-Jordan
of Greenwood, MS and Cheryl Etta Johnson of Greenville,
MS; five grandchildren, Jasmin Johnson, Rolando Johnson,
Rasheed Johnson, Raven Johnson, and Rajon Johnson;
two great-granddaughters, Raelynn Johnson and Skylar
Johnson; three brothers, S.K. (Cynthia) Johnson, Donald
(Almeta Johnson), and Samuel (Paris) Mitchell; three sisters,
Annie Johnson, Laverne (Roosevelt) Mitchell, and Katina
Mitchell; five aunts, Sadie (Albert) Mitchell, Louise (Charles)
Ransome, Ineather (Charles) Austin, Minneola Bolling, and
Louise Andrews; two uncles, Rev. Cary (Ira) Johnson, Sr., and
Freddie Johnson, Sr.; a son-in-law, Raymond Jordan, Sr.; three
sisters-in-law, Bobbie Ann Smith, Mary Lindsey, and Joann
Mitchell; one godchild, Tina Yearby Ray; one special cousin, Rev.
John (Cora) Whitehead; three bonus sisters, Vera Lane, Pandora
Redmond, and Claudia Swilley; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, friends.

Active Pallbearers

Rolando C. Johnson
Roosevelt Mitchell
Kevin Watts

Sinatra Keithley
Darnell Johnson
Derrick Mitchell
Honorary Pallbearers Isaac Ivey Johnson
Johnny Lindsey, Jr.
Vernon Luckett

James Smith
Anthony Patterson
Johnathan Luckett
Ushers
Community Ushers
Interment

As honored, per Gloria Steen's request, her remains
were cremated and will be presented to her children and

grandchildren.
Repast
319 Main Street
Leland, Missippi 38756
Our Gratitude

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted...
We wish to acknowledge, with sincere appreciation, the
multitude of comforting prayers, gestures, thoughts, concerns,
and kind deeds shown to us. Please continue to keep us in your
prayers as we move through the most difficult time in our lives.
May God bless each of you individually and collectively.

The Family