[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 190 (Monday, December 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. GLORIA BLANCHE TAYLOR GORRELL

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 3, 2018

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Mrs. Gloria Blanche Taylor Gorrell affectionately known as ``Bo'' or 
``Bo Peep.'' Mrs. Gorrell passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 
the age of 87.
  Mrs. Gorrell was born on September 10, 1931 to the late Blanche 
Taylor Williams and William Taylor in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a 
devoted Christian, choir member and active in many ministries within 
the church.
  Mrs. Gorrell was educated in the Orleans Parish Public Schools. She 
attended Albert Wicker Elementary, Booker T. Washington High School and 
McDonough No. 35 High School. She was an active student. As a majorette 
in high school she entertained many with her baton twirling and high 
stepping dance moves. After graduation she enrolled at Leland College 
near Baker, Louisiana.
  In 1995, Mrs. Gorrell retired from Charity Hospital and began a new 
chapter in her life. Retirement afforded her time to travel with family 
and friends. She immensely enjoyed her bus trips, Women's Conferences 
and family vacations. She was an avid reader, but more content when 
talking to her friends, sharing thoughts and prayers.
  Mrs. Gorrell loved the city and the people of New Orleans. Her legacy 
will forever be a part of the city and her dedication to community 
embodies the spirit of New Orleans. We cannot match the sacrifices made 
by Mrs. Gorrell, but surely, we can try to match her sense of service. 
We cannot match her courage, but we can strive to match her devotion.
  Mrs. Gorrell's survivors include her sons, Rudy Gorrell, Jr. and 
Kevin Gorrell; daughter Karen Gorrell Johnson; son in law, Harry E. 
Johnson, Sr.; beloved sister, Joyce Chambers and devoted brother in law 
Lawrence Chambers. Granddaughters: Jennifer Johnson, Damonica Gorrell, 
Brideisha Harness. Grandsons: Tyeast Robinson, Damien Gorrell, Sr., 
Harry Johnson, Jr. (Angela), Nicholas Johnson, Tyris Dauphin, Kevin 
Harness. Great-Granddaughters: Eriel Gorrell, Kennedi Parker, Kaelyn 
Dauphin. Great-Grandsons: Isaiah Gorrell, Damien Gorrell, Jr., Elijah 
Gorrell, Erin Gorrell, Johnathan Gorrell, Ian Gorrell, Chase Dauphin.
  Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Gloria Blanche 
Taylor Gorrell.

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