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SUFFOLK – Gloria F. Blake of Suffolk, passed away Nov. 2 in Courtland Healthcare Center. Viewing for the Franklin native will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at White Oak Spring Baptist Church, 26125 Delaware Road, Franklin with the Rev. Teresa Jenkins delivering the eulogy; the Rev. Melvin Wofford is senior pastor. The committal and benediction will follow in Southview Cemetery. Masks are required at all services. Service provided by the professional and caring staff of Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 224 South Main Street in Franklin. Please share your condolences with the family at wmjohnsonandsons.com.