GLORIA D. BUTLER (MOSLEY) COURSEY

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

On September 20, 2024, Gloria Butler (Mosley) Coursey (94) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Gloria was born on January 3, 1930 to James (John) L Butler and Jeanette E (Hall) Butler.  She was a Cherokee Native American from Ahoskie, NC.

She grew up in Milford, DE from the age of 5.  Gloria married Melvin (Puddy) Coursey on March 17, 1951 and they shared 73 loving years together.  They moved to Philadelphia in 1953 where she taught 6^th grade in the Phila school district.  In 1997, Gloria and Melvin relocated to Potter County, PA where they enjoyed their retirement in the mountains with the deer, bear and racoons.

Surviving besides her husband, Melvin, are: 2 daughters, Lawanna (Billy) Donnelly of Langhorne, PA, Tonya (David) Mosley of Milford, DE, and 1 son Melvin Jr (Megan) Coursey of Derwood, MD; 5 Grandchildren, Shannon (Dan) Sweeney, Megan Donnelly, Erin Coursey, Chloe Coursey, Hayden Coursey; and 2 Great-Granddaughters Kaylee Sweeney and Agnes Coursey.

She was predeceased by 2 daughters, Wanda and Carla Coursey, a brother, Lycurgus (Curtis) Butler, her parents and her step-father, Kimmie Mosley.

A Viewing will be held at Watsons Funeral Home, 211 Washington St, Millsboro, De 19966 where friends may call from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Friday, October 4, 2024.  A graveside service and interment will follow at Indian Mission Church Cemetery in Harbeson, De.