Ms. Patricia Marie Glisper

Patricia Marie Glisper ("Pat, Aunt Pat, Patty Cake") was born to the union of Ernest and Lillian (Owens) Glisper on July, 25, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI. She attended Garfield Avenue School, LincolnHS and graduated from Washington High School. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in mid - 70's and joined the Morris Memorial Church of God in Christ under the Leadership of Pastor Garnett Herron for over a decade. She served as Youth-Ushers & Girl Scouts Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and mentor to many young people. For many years. she sang with the Wisconsin Community Choir; traveled with the West Side Church of God In Christ choir and served on the Christian Business Alliance, Debutante Ball Boards. Pat relocated to Euless, TX in 1985 and continued her career with INA/CIGNA Insurance and joined the Heavenly Gospel Church of God In Christ, Fort Worth, TX under the leadership of Pastor Floyd Taylor. For almost 20 years she served as Prayer Warrior, Pastor's Aide President's Assistant (Ma), Sunday School Teacher, and Sound Technician among having many other positions. In 2003 she returned to the Midwest and resided in Illinois. Pat was employed at INA, CIGNA, and finally Zurich Insurance Companies as a Policy Underwriter for over 30 years, retiring in 2015. In 2008 she joined Village Church, YMI under the leadership of Pastor E. Ramona Owens (cousin). Mother Glisper (Mo. Patty Cake) served as a Prayer Warrior, Women's Weekend Coordinator, Member of Mother's Board and Entertainment Coordinator. She remained a faithful member commuting from Belvidere, IL until her health no longer allowed her to travel. Traveling was one of Pat's passions, one of her last trips was a cruise to Alaska. Her job transferred her from Milwaukee, to Florida, to Texas, and finally she resided in Belvidere, IL for the past 10 years. Pat made many friends throughout her moves and could find her directions anywhere in those cities. Being an avid crafter she made and taught many projects to adults and children alike. Her generosity towards others was insurmountable, that caring spirit was one of Pat's finest qualities. Her wish was to live to go the "Owens Family Reunion" in August and she made it! Pat was usually 1st to do anything, drive, move, skate backwards, and was a great cook. Patricia Marie Glisper departed this life on November 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness and subsequent surgery in San Diego, CA. Now she is at peace with the Lord and rejoicing with her parents, Ernest and Lillian Glisper, brother, Victor Glisper; nephew, John (Kipper) Garrett, both transitioned in July and August 2016; and brother, Paul Shade. Leaving to cherish her memory: siblings, Charlene Garrett, Eva Glisper - Copeland, David (Crystal) Glisper (WI), Wilma (Walter) Branch, Mellody, Phillip (Edith) Glisper, Cassandra Glisper (CA) , Georgia Shade (MA) and Calvin (Charmaine) Shade (MI); nieces, Pastor Ericka (Delvis) Malone and Cynthia Garrett (WI); nephews, Michael (Monica) Copeland, Dion Garrett; Beverly (Toni) Hines, Cynthia Cooper, Keith Cooper, Daishawn June, Jalesa Jackson, Melissa Sanders, Randi Bryant, Kimberly Bryant, Brittany Bryant, Diamond, Javize, Jramine, Jason and, Matthew Shade, MeLisa and Michaela Copeland and KeNitra Dillon; great-grandchildren, SaRi, Ariel, Ian Malone, Dion Ray john and Empress Garrett; uncle, Robert Hart Sr., aunt, Mo. M. Elaine Williams; Aunt Pattie Cake's Babies, Benjamin, Christian, Amira, and Kameron Noland; god children, Tiffany Alexander, Montrell Bailey, Chandler Matthew Walker and Nehemiah Saffold; and a host of cousins, friends, and co-workers too numerous to name, know that you were dearly loved by Pat.

Ms. Patricia Marie Glisper

July 25, 1954 - November 23, 2016