Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Ardis Glisson
(October 1, 1950 - July 5, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 / 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Thursday, July 11, 2024 / 2:00 P.M.
Interment Location:
If you wish to send an expression of sympathy, please follow the family’s wishes as such:
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of her lifelong commitment to serving others, the family request that memorial contributions be made in honor of Rev. Dr. Mary Glisson to St. James AME Church, P.O Box 5594, Columbia SC 29250.
To the Glisson family,
We share and grieve with you and your family in the loss of Cousin Ann, a women of God, a friend, a confidant. She was loved and will truly be missed. We will continually pray for your family…
With much love and heart felt condolence,
The Gooding’s
I did not know and never meet this Lady of GOD but after reading All these Condolences concerning this woman of GOD, I felt a great loss at never meeting her or know her for me! GOD Bless her and her family and my condolence.
We want to extend our deepest condolences to the Brother Leroy and the Glisson Family during this sorrowful time. May our Lord comfort and grant you strength and peace.
Deepest sympathy to my ex-worker Tonya Dew on the passing of her cousin Rev. Glisson. I can only say that there is a reason we are not aware of. However, GOD has another position for her to fulfill.
Sorry for the Family and Churches loss
Leroy and your family, I am so sad that Mary has left this earthly home with you, but rejoice in the knowledge that she is safely in the Lord’s home. She will be be missed as our neighbor and friend, who always shed light and happiness in her every word.
Prayers are raised for the strength you will need to carry you all through this difficult time.
Prayers and condolences to the Glisson Family from the Nelson Family.
Praying for my family during these difficult times. Ann is now resting and God has another soldier in his Army. Until we see each other again on the other show.
What a blessing to be a member of this great family.
Joyceann Stewart To my family stay strong I know it’s not easy I wish you peace and strength in this difficult time aunt Ann was a diva who touched a lot of lives the way she spoke and showed love to us all joy happiness to all who knew her aunty you will truly be missed. May you rest in peace.
Joyceann Stewart To my family stay strong I know it’s not easy I wish you peace and strength in this difficult time aunt Ann was a diva who touched a lot of lives the way she spoke and showed love to us all joy happiness to all who knew her aunty you will truly be missed. May you rest in peace.
To the Glisson family, my condolences to the family of my former classmate (1969). God’s Blessings.
The Newberry Chapter Sons Of Allen, sorry for ur lost we are praying for ur family, may God comfort u in ur time of bereavement, Bro.Clinton Huff, President Of The Newberry Chapter Sons Of Allen.
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Brother Glisson and the Family. Praying that God continue to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult. ZMC Baptist Church Family
Our prayers are for the Glisson Family and St. James AME Church.
With deepest sympsthy I express my condolences to my friend Leroy and your beloved family in the lost od Rev Mary Ann. May God continue to keep you in your time of sorrow.
Roy, Catherine Brown and Family.Our Prayers and Condolences to the Glisson Family.
The Newberry District Christian Education department is truly saddened at the transitioning of our dear Sister and servant. Her assistance in training and development throughout the district will be missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Brother Glisson and the entire family. May God’s blessings and comfort be upon each of you in the days to come.
My Condolences to the family sorry for your loss Love you all..The Miller Family Cendea Miller Moorehead, Michael D Moorehead Jr. & James Miller III.
Rev Timothy Taylor and Albertha Taylor sends our Condolences to the family. Rev. Glisson has touched so many lives and everyone that she met, she met them with love. May she rest in Paradise.
Rev Dr. Bobby Seepersaud and Dr Maxine Barker note their heartfelt condolences to brother Glisson and the rest of the family. May your hearts find comfort in your wonderful memories of Rev Dr. Mary. We pray God’s blessings and peace on you.
Rev Dr Phil Flowers and Mrs Frankie L Flowers
Our condolences to Brother Glisson, your family and The St James A.M.E. Church family. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. May God bring you Peace in your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Glisson Family. Reverend Glisson was a wonderful woman as well as a wonderful Pastor. She reached out to each one of us, with encouraging words and words of wisdom, by telephone and text messages. It was always a joy speaking with Reverend Glisson and we thank God for bringing her into our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Reverend Glisson will truly be missed. She is safe in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
My deepest condolences to the family of Rev. Dr Mary Glisson. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her and hearing her speak about the love of God. She will truly be miss here on earth, but know that she is resting well in the arms of our Lord and Savior. 2 Corinthians 5:6-8. May God comfort her family in this time of need.
Our Prayers and Deepest Sympathy are With You and Your Family
There’s no way to fully understand the pain you’re going through or how
deeply you hurt right now. But there’s one thing in all this, one thing more powerful than the sadness you feel…God’s love is here to surround you, to strengthen you, and to carry you. His love will pierce the darkest hour you walk through to bring hope, comfort, and rest to you.
Our prayers and Condolences to the family
We pray that God continue to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult. Our prayers and Condolences are with you.
To the Glisson family, sending my deepest condolences. Praying that the Spirit of God will comfort and keep you. Rev. Glisson was always, kind, sweet and nice to others. Rest in Peace!
Sending my deepest condolences to the Glisson and Ardis family. Mary was like a big sister to me with her love, guidance and support. I thank God for her kindness shown during the passing of my mother, she was there to encourage me and pray for me and my family. May God comfort you Leroy and your lovely family as you bid farewell to a beautiful, God-fearing servant of God. Rest in peace Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Ardis Glisson, we love you, but God loved you best.
To the Glisson family so deeply sorry to hear about your loss pastor Mary Ann I knew her from when she and her family would always visit our aunt and uncle every Sunday after church she was always very sweet and friendly praying that God continue to be with you all,The Nixon family.
To the Glisson family so deeply sorry to hear about your loss pastor Mary Ann I knew her youth she and her family would always visit our aunt and uncle every Sunday after church she was always very sweet and friendly praying that God continue to be with you all,The Nixon family.
The Newberry Area WMS sends heartfelt condolences to Brother Glisson and family. Rev. Dr. Mary Glisson was always supporting the mission. She will be greatly missed. We pray that you and the family continued to be surrounded by God’s comforting love.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pastor Glisson. For 13 years, at St. Mark AME Church in Pomaria, Pastor Glisson gave selflessly of herself; praying for us, traveling with us, and being there for us in times of need and in times of celebration. If ever we were dealing with anything or facing a challenge, not only would her prayers surround us, but her loving arms would take us in. We were blessed to
be under her leadership and shepherd-care. Her unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to our church family and community left an indelible mark on us all.
During this difficult time, may we all find solace in the memories and teachings Pastor Glisson shared with us. May the family find comfort in the cherished memories and the legacy of love and faith that Pastor Glisson has left behind.
Please know that you are forever in our hearts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
St. Mark AME Church (Pomaria)
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the Glisson family.
I thank God for the strong and sincere witness of Rev. Dr. Mary Glisson. It was a great pleasure to have worked with her as a member of the Columbia Conference Board of Examiners of the AME Church.
The church family of Youngs Chapel AME Church also sends condolences and is praying for your strength. We know that God is our refuge and strength!
Blessings
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Brother Leroy Glisson, family, extended families, friends, and St. James AME Church Family. In loss of Pastor Dr. Mary A. Glisson. Take your Heavenly Rest in the Heavenly Father’s Arms Sleeping well Servant of God.
Rev. Dr. Darwin N Miller
Social Justice/Civil Rights Activist Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Product of the AMEC Retired SC Law Enforcement Officer II
Praying that the Lord will provide you and your family the hope that extend beyond the present suffering to a future where pain and grief will be no more. Just know that EARTH has no sorrow that haven cannot heal.
It’s with a sorrowful heart, I extend my heartfelt condolences. I thank God for the times he allowed her to pour into me and the opportunities she allowed me to use my gift. I pray that God will embrace you all and remind you that he is with you and he won’t leave you. May the love she has shown to many return to embrace her family.
On behalf of the Chappelle Memorial AME Church, our Officers and our members, I offer our deepest condolences to you, Brother Leroy Glisson, and your family. Also, on behalf of the Fellowship of Churches, St. James, Chappelle Memorial, and Emmanuel AME Churches, along with Greater Jones Memorial AMEZ Church, I extend our heartfelt sympathy to each of you. May our Heavenly Father console and keep you in His care.
So very sorry for your loss.
There are no words that can fill the emptiness and sorrow you are experiencing at this time.
Forever memories are now what bring comfort. Special times of sharing kindness, compassion, and love.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives.
My sincerest and deepest condolences to Mr. Glisson, Michelle, Valarie, & Tosha. Love you guys, & praying for your healing through this time of grief.
Rev. Dr Glisson knew she was on a journey….she was such a kindred spirit and woman of God…even though she was suffering she made everyone feel special…we only had her for a short time at St James but she truly made her mark in our little church on the hill (wheeler Hill) and she embraced each one of us….we have memories and will miss her…..
Rev. Dr Glisson knew she was on a journey….she was such a kindred spirit and woman of God…even though she was suffering she made everyone feel special…we only had her for a short time at St James but she truly made her mark in our little church on the hill (wheeler Hill) and she embraced each one of us….we have memories and will miss her…..
To Brother Glisson and family, I extend my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Rev. Glisson was always such a kind and beautiful Woman of God rather I saw her in a church building or on the football field as we cheered on our grands. My prayers are with you as you adjust to life without her shining light. May God bless you.
Deepest sympathy extended to the family. Prayers for comfort and strength in the Lord as you go through this period of bereavement.
May the Lord continue to walk with you and keep you.
Deepest sympathy extended to the family. Prayers for comfort and strength in the Lord as you go through this period of bereavement.
May the Lord continue to walk with you and keep you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Rev.Dr.Mary Glisson. We served in the Newberry District together for 10 years. We will forever remember her as a prayer warrior. Peace and Blessings!
Bro. John and Rev. Dr. Elaine Eskew and New Bethel AME Church, Lexington SC
May the loving memories of Reverend Dr. Glisson love be with you and comfort you at this time. There is love that will live forever, and there are memories that will shine through sorrow. You have our Deepest Sympathy.
Travis & Connie Lumpkin
Bishops’ Memorial A.M.E. Church
My condolences to the family and friends of the late Rev. Glisson.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
I remember you, Rev. Dr. Glisson, as a kind, compassionate and faithful servant of God. May God pronounce that benediction upon your service and your welcome into His eternal Kingdom, Well done, thy good and faithful servant.
To the Glisson Family
It’s hard to know what to say at a time like this.
One thing I do know, that earth has no sorrow that
heaven cannot heal.
Prayers and condolences as well as so many beautiful memories of the service you rendered while pastoring at Mt Sinai. May God be with all you as we Joe & Catherine and Janie Belton continue to keep you all in our prayers.
A gentle, kind woman of God. May her family be comforted .
To the Glisson Family:
Praying for your strength and comfort as you navigate through this season…..
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they be Comforted. I will continue lift you all up family in prayer in the weeks and months to come cousin Mary Ann did her Father’s business.
My sincere condolences
Cousin Apostle Mary English
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be Comforted. Dear family I will continue to lift you all in prayer in the weeks and months to come cousin Mary Ann did her Father’s business.
My sincere sympathy
Cousin Apostle Mary English
Rev. Ethel M. Boozer.
You were my prayer partner when we start out on our journey preparing ourselves to be the Best AME Minister God called us to be. Your friendship was a blessing and a joyful experience. You will be miss. Praying for strength for your family. RIHP
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be Comforted. Dear family I will continue to lift you all in prayer in the weeks and months to come cousin Mary Ann did her Father’s business.
My sincere sympathy
Cousin Apostle Mary English
On behalf of the President Bro. Victor Lance and the Palmetto conference SOA we offer our deepest sympathy to the Glisson family. May God forever keep you all in his care.
My deepest condolences .Praying for your family during this time of sorrow. My God strengthen and keep you in His love and care.
Rev. Sheila Lozano
My sincere condolence to the family and friends.
MAY GOD BRING YOU PEACE IN THE TIME OF SORROW.
Rev. Oliver C. and Kathy Burns Jr.
and the Tibwin AME Church Family
To the Goodson family you have my deepest condolences. Praying for you and your family!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
A beautiful spirit. You will be missed in the body of Christ. Your legacy continues and I am honored to be able to continue it at Mount Sinai AME in Elgin. Prayers for the family.
Bro Glisson so sorry for your loss, of your lovely wife, she was very kind to me. And it meant the world to me when you all visited me when I had the heart-attack. I just saw the announcement, and it sadden my heart, but I do believe that she is at peace with her savior. Love Reverend Dr. D. Pennie Damon
As Charlie & I remember Reverend Dr. Mary Glisson and her beautiful family she left behind, the Ardis & Glisson families are in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s amazing grace give you comfort, peace, understanding, & happiness always! God bless you all.
I extend my condolences to the Glisson family at this time. Rev. Dr. Mary Glisson was a wonderful person. I’ve been in her presence many times. She would always greet me with a smile and share words of encouragement. She will certainly be missed. Get your rest Rev. Dr. Glisson. You have finished the course. I am sure without a doubt that God welcomed you with open arms. I pray that God will comfort Bro. Glisson and the entire family.
Deborah M Pitts and Family
Our deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time.
Family, I wish you all peace and strength as you move through this difficult time. Auntie was a blessing to all who were fortunate to have met her. She touched the lives of many and was deeply loved by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Glisson family. Thank you for your time spent with St James AME Church family, she will truly be missed. May God continue to bless you,
Sincere condolences are extended to the entire Glisson Family. May God, grant you comfort, peace, and understanding during your time of bereavement. Continue to cherish the fond memories you hold of Reverend Doctor Mary Glisson.
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with the Family and Friends at this time. May the Joy and Peace of the Lord give you strength and Comfort..Love Elaine and Eron Davis Zion Mill Creek Baptist Church Family
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Glisson Family. Our continued prayers to you Brother Leroy Glisson as you grieve the lost of your beloved Mary.
My Heart felt Condolences to You, Bro. Glisson, the Children, Grands and Family of our Former Pastor of St. James AME Church, Columbia, Rev. Dr. Mary Glisson. She will truly be missed. Her compassionate, caring heart and spirit will always be a part of our Shining light. Thank you for sharing your love one with St. James. I will always remember Her encouraging words shared together with me as a Local Missionary President through Mission and always being there for me wherever and whenever needed as my Pastor. Bro Glisson you and your Family are loved and always in my Prayers. Your love one’s Soul is now resting with The Lord. RIP Pastor Glisson.😇
Our deepest condolences to Brother Leroy and the Glisson family. It was love at first sight, what a virtuous woman of God!!! She will truly be missed at St. James. May your sweet memories and your faith 🙏 in God strengthen and comfort you all
Brother Leroy Glisson and Family, Thinking of you and asking God to surround you with His Perfect Peace and Love.
Our condolences to the Glisson family. We thank God for Rev. Glisson’s beautiful spirit, Godly love, and kindness she shared with us from the heart ❤️ She will truly be missed at St. James AME Church. Mr. Glisson and family, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.
Our condolences to the Glisson Family. As we share in your loss, we are praying that the comforter Jesus left with us, will be your strength. Much Love
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Absent from the body present with the Lord! Our condolences and deepest sympathy to Leroy and remembrance of Rev. Mary Glisson. You’re in our thoughts and prayers!!
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Absent from the body present with the Lord! Our condolences and deepest sympathy to Leroy and remembrance of Rev. Mary Glisson. You’re in our thoughts and prayers!!
Deepest condolences to the family of Rev. Mary Glisson. We are sharing in your loss and are praying God’s comforting grace to you.
“Blessed are they who die in the Lord, they cease from their labor.” She fought a good fight and finished her course🙏🏽🙏🏽
From Labor to Reward! Our Deepest Condolences to Leroy Glisson and family..
Herbert “Lee” Jones
Rose Montgomery Robinson
Our deepest condolences to Brother Glisson and family. Rev. Glisson was always a phone call away. We will cherish all of the wonderful memories that we shared together. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers
We are deeply saddened by the passing of this awesome lady. One who demonstrated her faith in God, Sunday after Sunday. She exhibited Godly love to all who knew her. Murray, Mary and Winter, send our sincere condolences to Brother Glisson and the children. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
I know better than to question…..But I know you have left one set of loving arms …to Another…
Condolences to the Glisson Family. You have great memories of your mom to comfort you. God will take care of you.
To the family of Rev. Dr. Glisson wishing that God could take away the pain. But he knows best. A piece of her will always be in your heart. My condolences to the Glisson Family. Peace and blessing to you all
To the family and friends of Rev Glisson. You have my deepest sympathy. May the precious memories of her give you comfort, and her legacy live through you all. God bless and watch over you during this most challenging time. Time will heal the sadness you feel as your faith gives strength. My sincere condolences
My deepest Sympathy to the Family during this difficult time.🙏🏾
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Glisson Family. Our hearts were saddened when we learned of the passing of Rev. Glisson. She truly was a Woman of God. Rev. Glisson touched the lives of so many with her Godly love and beautiful spirit where she shined as a Beacon of Light as our Pastor at St. James AME Church on Wheeler Hill. Her spirit of love, teachings, guidance and support will always be remembered in our hearts and never forgotten.
Our family will continue in prayer for Mr. Glisson, her children and the entire Glisson family as they mourn the loss of a beautiful Virtuous Woman of God.
Clearview Dr. has lost good person, friend and neighbor. We will miss her. My condolences to Leroy and the Glisson family.
In the loss of your love one, my dearest friend. May the God of comfort give you rest for your heart. He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24
Condolences to the Glisson Family.
Remembering a beautiful soul who touched my life many years ago as my Pastor at Mt. Sinai AME in Elgin SC. Sending condolences and prayers to Bro. Leroy
And family. May God
Continue to bless and keep you all. 🙏 ❤️
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family, She was not just My Pastor for 13 years She was also My Friend. I too feel like a part of the Family. ❤️
My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. I will always cherish the countless opportunities she provided me to nurture my ministry. For several years at DJJ, she entrusted me with teaching and preaching to the students in her care. In addition, she gave me many opportunities to preach at the churches she has pastored over the years. I am forever grateful for her support, forever in my memories. You certainly will be missed.
Cousin Ann, your presence will truly be missed. You lived the life you preached. So glad we were able to celebrate with you at family and friends’ day at your church. Forever remembered!
Mario Glisson
Ruby Glisson