Mozelle Martin Galvan's Obituary
Mozelle Martin Galvan was born in Fulton Kentucky on July 2, 1935 to Booker T. Barbee Sir and Florylee Hilliard. She was called home to be with the lord on April 13, 2020. She lived in Fulton Kentucky until the family moved to Battle Creek Michigan and she attended Battle Creek Central.
Mozelle gave her life to Christ and joined Siloam Missionary Baptist Church under leadership Reverend Johnnie Taylor; she also joined the choir and was a member of the usher board of Battle Creek Michigan. She was an employee at Leila Hospital and veteran’s administration. Upon moving to La Porte, Texas she joined another New Jerusalem Church of the late Joe Lewis, where she joined the choir and the usher board. When Mozelle retired from the VA Hospital, she became a personal caregiver for her community. She had received several outstanding awards and certification of appreciation. She resided in Houston, Texas where she became a family member and was baptized by Reverend Prince Bryant Sr., where she joined the choir and also dedicated herself to become a Nurse’s Aid. In November 29, 1993 at the Church of God and Christ Anderson Memorial, later to be named Island of Hope where Mozelle became a Missionary. Mozelle Martin Evangelist still under leadership Bishop Prince EW Bryant Sr. where she joined the choir and the usher board, also she dedicated herself on the nursing aide. She had many enjoyable life experiences and loved celebrating the holidays with family and friends. She also loved to cook and sing while praising the Lord. Mozelle heart was made of gold, not only did she care for her family and friends, but she also opened her home and heart for senior citizens of the community, and cared for anybody that needed her help no matter what age they were. She was preceded in death one son, Robert Lee Barbee, Sister Cordelia Young; 3 Brothers, James, Walter, and Cuss Barbee. Mozelle leaves to cherish, Fond Memories her daughters, Barbara (Lusiano) Garcia of Texas, Rebecca (Tony) Walker of Ohio; son, Patrick J. Barbee of Texas; (Brothers, Booker Barbee of Michigan, Rudy Barbee of Ohio); 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 1 God son; and 1 God child; a host of nieces and nephews; a special care provider, Maria Rodriguez; church members and friends all whom she dearly loved. Mozelle wishes included to be laid to rest in Battle Creek Michigan next to her mother. A Memorial Service will be celebrated in Battle Creek, Michigan in her honor.
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