[NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place

[MARILYN BALDWIN]

My heart is broken in the loss of Gloria. She and Dan have been good friends to me for many years. Gloria loved her work in the Federation, and quietly helped so many people who are in our Florida Affiliate family. She loved Dan and the whole family. 

I did not expect this sad news. Thank you Gloria for your many years of service to the Disability community. You were a good role model for many people living with blindness. You were an outstanding Convention Planner for the NFBF. Gloria was a devoted Mother to her daughter Kathy who is waiting for her now in heaven. 

Gloria was so thrilled that she was the State Affiliate Treasurer for many years, and humbly told others about how she worked for the IRS, and then started a business of her own, helping people with their taxes. I am thankful that I knew her as my friend. Gloria and I often attended the Transportation  Disadvantaged Conferences together.  Gloria will certainly be missed by her family, friends, and colleagues. My thoughts and prayers go out in love to Dan,Katie, and Robin. I also send condolences to the rest of the family, and the Tampa Bay Chapter. 

Marilyn Baldwin 

Please forgive me for any typing or grammatical errors in this email. Charge them to my hands, not my heart. 

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> On Jul 16, 2023, at 7:49 PM, licib85--- via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I will always remember Mrs. Gloria. RIP. 
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> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 7:30 PM
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> Oh my, this is shocking news. .  My heart goes out to Dan and the family, wishing them peace and comfort during this heart-wrenching time.
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> What’s so odd is Iwas just talking about Gloria with someone today, wondering what was happening with the Senior Concerns calls.  I knew someone was co-chairing that division, but did not hear anything in quite a while.  
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> She was such a strong lady, never afraid to speak out, always working for the good of all blind and visually impaired people.  She served on the FRCB for many years, where I really got to know her well.  we usually sat next to each other, and ate lunch and/or  dinner together.  
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> Dan, please know that I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
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> Many blessings to you all.
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> From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul Martinez via NFBF-L
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 2:19 PM
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> Cc: Paul Martinez <president at nfbflorida.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place
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> Dear Federation Family,
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> I regret to share with you that  yesterday we lost a dear friend to all of us.  Gloria Mils Hicks a strong woman asister, mother, and coach for me many times passed away early Saturday.  
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> Gloria was a long time federationist.  She served in many roles in the federation; president of the Tampa Bay Chapter for almost thirty years; Treasurer of the Florida Affiliate for almost ten year; participated in many Washington Seminars; a member of the  federation for over forty  years.
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> Gloria was truly a federationist and “lived the life she wanted” by building her own business and demonstrating to all of us that no obstacles were big enough to overcome.  If you are like me, you are feeling a devastating sense of loss combined with an overwhelming gratitude for what this woman did for the blind of Florida.
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> More details about services for this extraordinary individual and information about how we can support her husband Dan Hicks and family will be forthcoming.  
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> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the hicks family.
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> Yours truly, 
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> Paul M. Martinez, President ,
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> National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
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> Paul M. Martinez
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> President, national Federation of the blind Florida
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> With love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality
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