Biography:
Gloria L. Hill Sullivan; daughter to the late Hamilton Lindsay and Julia Worlds Jones was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 4, 1933. She came to New York at the age of 7. She grew up in the Bronx where she attended PS23, JHS 60 and she never missed a day of Morris High School where she graduated from in 1952.
At an early age in 1941 Gloria walked through the doors of Greater Central Baptist church in Harlem under the leadership of Rev C.R. Walker. While attending the church as a child she was a member of the junior usher board, attended Sunday school and remained an active and faithful member for over 80 years. Gloria enjoyed attending church weekly and if you were there, you knew where to find her because she sat in the same pew every Sunday. In 2013 she received an award acknowledging her years of dedication to Greater Central Baptist church where she also made sure her children and grandchildren attended.
On March 26, 1955, she united in holy matrimony with her high school sweetheart James Hill Sr. this union was blessed with five children. During that time, she received her childcare certification and became a blessing to so many families at Soundale Day Care center and helped raise many children in the Soundview and Lafayette section of the Bronx.
In her spare time, she also worked for the board of elections for 20 years. She also loved traveling with her friends and family. On July 10, 1971, she was married to James Sullivan Jr. and he helped raise her children and grandchildren.
Gloria was committed to helping others. As a result of her pleasant spirit, generous personality, sassy style and contagious smile she was loved by many. She was a pillar in the community known affectionately as “Ms. Gloria, Aunt Gloria, Ms. Hill or Grams' and her influence will forever remain in the hearts of those that knew her well.
God called her home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Albert Einstein hospital in the Bronx, New York. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton Lindsay, Julia Worlds Jones and her brother Charles Worlds Sr.; her best friend Lucille Martin; her first husband James Hill Sr. and their son James Hill Jr. Her second husband James Sullivan Jr, her children Charles, Robert (Robin), Debroah and Darrell (Arwilda). Her grandchildren Shareema, Jazman (Stephen Jr.), Jordan, Rasheeda and Jenelle, her great grand-grandchildren Stephen III, Sade, Brendan, Kayson and Kayden; Her brother Harold Lindsey Sr. (Joetta) of Savannah Georgia, sister Albertha Fernandez of Bronx, New York and daughter-in-law Kim Gooden. Her beautiful life will be remembered by the Hill and Sullivan families, extended family Janet, Joe, step grandchildren Keisha, Nashon, Tyra, Brianna and Hope. Special friends Ms. Freida Dickenson, Ms. Claire Herbert and Ms. Jacqi Hunter as well as a host of nieces and nephews and her Greater Central, Soundview and Lafayette family.
Condolences(20)
Regina White
#20
01-12-2022
You will be forever in my heart.
Sandra Carey-James (Sandie)
#19
01-12-2022
Sincere condolences on the loss of Mama Glo. Soundview legend and beacon of beauty and light. Fabulousity at its best. May God be a comfort to all family and friends. Rest In Power and Peace Queen
Du'Ane J Johnson
#18
01-12-2022
I am so very saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. She was someone very special. Always a smile and never a harsh word. May the Good Lord receive her well into the Kingdom and honorably place her on the level of the most prominent. May you and your family rest well in know that she is at peace.
Darryl Griffin
#17
01-12-2022
Shareema Hill and family….Please accept my sincere condolences
Cassandra "Sandy" Smith
#16
01-12-2022
A sweet, generous, thoughtful and kind lady. She was classy, intelligent, loving and always wore a smile on her beautiful face. She never failed to share a word of encouragement or a life lesson to a willing listener. She always remembered Kent and my birthday with a card. I loved her. I will miss her and never forget her. ♡♡♡
Vernetta Chambers
#15
01-12-2022
My condolences to the family. I offer our condolences on behalf of Fellowship Covenant Church food pantry. She has blessed our food pantry over the years with donations of food that could then be given out to the community and bless their household. I never had the honor of meeting this great lady that touched so many hearts but I know from what I read and how she blessed our food pantry at Fellowship Covenant Church she was and is one of God's true angels. Be strong family and hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Jackie Holliday
#14
01-12-2022
So sorry for your loss. Gloria was a wonderful and beautiful person. She was a blessing to all that knew her. I was so privileged to have known her. She will surely be missed.
Jackie and Jaime
Jackie and Jaime
Marilyn Benson
#13
01-12-2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind hearted compassion and a humble person. I am so grateful I met her on my journey. May she rest in peace.
Marilyn and Tanya Benson
Marilyn and Tanya Benson
Marilyn Benson
#12
01-12-2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind hearted compassion and a humble person. I am so grateful I met her on my journey. May she rest in peace.
Marilyn and Tanya Benson
Marilyn and Tanya Benson
Adrien Faye
#11
01-12-2022
Sending lots of love and continued prayer to the family. May you all be at peace during this difficult time. She was a beautiful woman. I am glad I was able to have met her. God bless.
Adrienne, Joshua and Naomi
#10
01-11-2022
Sending our sincerest condolences to Shareema and family on the transition of Grams. Grams had a sea of extended family in Virginia, and were all comforted by her love, elegance, and care. May her spirit and legacy live on. Sending our love...
Valarie Wilkerson
#9
01-11-2022
To the most beautiful person I ever known for over 50 or more years always had a beautiful smile when ever I saw her beautiful mom to our soundview community beautiful mom to her children you will be truly missed by us all may your beautiful soul forever rip
Wanda Hill
#8
01-11-2022
A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one can take. May your mom rest peacefully in heaven.
Debbie Hill
#7
01-11-2022
Ma, thank you so much for being my Mom, you are one of a kind and I will take and cherish all the memories we shared. I am so grateful to have you in my life all those years and you are greatly missed. Until we meet again...
Spivey/Giles/Ahadi
#6
01-11-2022
We want to extend our sincere condolences,Ms.Glory help raise my kids and we always love her for that.She will be truly missed. I know she will be still watching over us,until we meet again sleep with the Angels..
Lori Carter
#5
01-11-2022
Prayers to you and your family on the passing of your Queen. God be with you all❤❤
Marilyn Rolon
#4
01-11-2022
My condolence to you and your family.
Kim Gooden
#3
01-11-2022
Thank you Father for placing this Beautiful Soul in my Life for the time that was given. May I Honor Gloria’s Legacy as she lived Her life in Love.
Ma - I saw you receive your Wings and Glide through the Gates of Heaven. Just knowing We have you as our Guardian Angel eases the sadness we feel.
Ma - I saw you receive your Wings and Glide through the Gates of Heaven. Just knowing We have you as our Guardian Angel eases the sadness we feel.
Shiba Parish
#2
01-11-2022
The Lives you touche on this realm of existence is your true Legacy!!!
Shareema Hill
#1
01-11-2022
To my one and only Beautiful Grandmother. I will truly miss you and cherish all the great memories we shared. I appreciate all the values you instilled in me and i am forever grateful for your unconditional love. You will be forever in my heart. Forever Grandma's Girl. I love you Gram. Love Reema.
