Precious Memories

Gloria (Grixby) Creighton, child of God, was born on September 20, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late George, Sr. and Pauline Grixby.  She was the second of nine children.  She attended Kellom Elementary, St. Benedict’s Middle School and graduated from Mercy Catholic High School.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.  She was a faithful member of Holy Name Catholic Church.

Gloria was united in holy matrimony to George Green, Jr. in 1957 and to this union two sons; Charles Edward, Sr. and Russell Lee were born.  She met the love of her life, John Creighton who she was united in marriage for over 50 years.

Gloria was active in the NAACP Women Omaha Charter and was an avid golfer.  She won several golfing tournaments.  She worked for Omaha Public Schools for over 30 years, retiring in 2017.

Preceded in death by husband; John Creighton, brothers; George Grixby, Jr. and William Grixby, Sr., sisters; Lillian Johnson and Judy McCullough.  Survived by brothers; Ronald (Evelyn) and Michael Grixby, sisters; Patricia Lenton and Arlene Ellis, sons; Charles, Sr. (Wendy) and Russell (Glenda) Green, all of Omaha, Nebraska, grandsons; Charles, Jr. of Coffeyville, Kansas and Terrence, Sr. (Kesha) Green of Kansas City, Missouri, great-grandchildren; Tarynn and Terrence, Jr. Green, nieces, nephews and many family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 2, 2021 with Visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Benedict the Moor Parish, 2423 Grant St.

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery

Carla Delores Felder-Hamilton was born August 12, 1963 to Jessie and Fannie Felder in Omaha, Nebraska at University Hospital.

She attended Church of Christ in the 70s. In 1979, she joined Second Baptist Church and got baptized. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 20 years from 1979-1999.

In 1982, she graduated from Omaha Tech High School. In 1983, she attended Omaha College of Health Careers until her health began to fail.

She received her first kidney transplant in 1983 and her second in 2004. She recovered from her first transplant and worked several jobs…TJ Maxx, 1st National Bank and First Data Resources. She worked at Albertson’s from 1993-2004 as a Front End Manager as well at Gordmans’s until they closed.

In 1983, she met her husband Jerry. In 1989, he bought her an engagement ring and on July 7, 1990, they got married and have stayed married for over 30 years.

In 2003, she joined Morning Star Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She loved singing, in the kitchen, in the car, or in the bathroom…she was SINGING!!!

In 2014 she started dialysis and in 2020 she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Her body was weak but her spirit was strong. She really enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. From family get togethers, hanging out at the park or taking road trips….she was with her “babies”. She also enjoyed spending time with her really good friends…Wanda Wright, Gracie Bonner and Sharon Bell.

Carla is preceded in death by her parents; Jessie and Fannie Felder as well her two brother’s; Michael and Milton Felder.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; Jerry, sister’s; Norma Jean (Tommie) Smith and Vicki Felder, brother; Myron Felder, God-son’s; Jermond Bonner and Ramar Davis ,many, many cousins and friends honor and cherish her memory. Special shoutout to her sister/cousin Rita Taylor.

She truly loved her 68 nieces and nephews and was blessed to be part of such a BIG family.

Funeral Service: 9:00 AM Saturday, February 27^th with Visitation at 8:00 AM at Morning Star Baptist Church, 2019 Burdette St.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, 7602 Military Ave.

 

8/8/1937 – 2/19/2021

Omaha – Gene Mackey was born in Bancroft, Nebraska on August 8, 1937. He passed into Glory at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on February 19, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Effie Mackey and his brothers Donald, Tony, George and Jerome. Gene is survived by his wife Ila, his son Brian, and his daughter Lori (Tom) Garris, family and friends.

The celebration of Gene’s life will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 11204 S 204^th Street Gretna, NE on March 13^th 2021 at 10:00 AM and will be livestreamed on the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Gretna website.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Gideons International, Lutheran Hour Ministries, or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Gretna.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

10/1/1959 – 2/22/2021
Age 61 – Preceded in death by father, Randall G. and sister, Barbara G. Hunt. Survived by wife, Laurie; mother, Darlene; sons, Daniel, Andrew; grandchildren, Oliver Strum, Riley Hunt and a host of other loving family and friends. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel – 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 – www.RoederMortuary.com