Nettie Juanita Gordon Demings' Obituary
Sister Demings was born October 13, 1919, to Henry and Lillie Belle Gordon in Rowlett Texas.Later residing in Dallas Texas attended Dallas public schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington high school then attended college for 2-years. Later in life, she accepted Jesus Christ and was ordained as an evangelist and bringing God’s word.She was employed at SMU as a house cook where she prepared meals for Phi Beta Phi 10 -15 years. Later attended Eastfield College for preparing to care for Alzheimer’s persons.Retired from Senior Source of Greater Dallas after having a stroke. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Anna B. Long Hill, and son Henry Anthony Long. In-Laws. Cheryl Long and Willie Hart, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Belle Gordon, Melvin Edward Long and Odell Deming. Two siblings, W. L. Jones and Emily Mae BibblyWritten by Our MomAs I prepare to engage in any activity whether special or routine, I take a moment to give thanks for the Presence of God in my life, I feel joyful to be alive and I know that Spirit’s protection is with me always, God is my companion my every present friend both within and around me, at home and away. I am secure in the constant, all provided presence of God the light, God surrounded me and the love of God upholds me. Amen!Romans 1, Verse 16“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
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