Gloria Gelista

Gloria Gelista
Lansing, Michigan

Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the age of 71. Born September 14, 1955 to Jesus and Bernice (Barnett) Molina in Willard, Ohio. Gloria was the oldest of ten children in her family. She went on to marry Robert Gelista on February 13, 1971. Together they had five children and raised their family in Lansing. Gloria worked as a CNA at MediLodge of Lansing for many years. She also volunteered many hours at Cristo Rey Community Center. Gloria was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all who remember her. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Nancy Molina; brother, Ivan Molina; and her daughter, Ashley Gelista.

Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Robert Gelista; sons, Robert (Esmeralda) Gelista, Rudy Gelista, Rene (Tesha) Gelista, Rodney Gelista; grandchildren, Alexis, Nakyla, Ruben, Rudy Jr., Rene Jr., Onelicia, Diego, Avery, Ameena; great grandchildren, Jacen, Noah, Isla, Adelina; siblings, Joyce Molina, Joanne (Ricky) Martinez, Bessie (Gary) Harris, Jerry (Laura) Molina, Ted Molina, Darlene Molina, Jeff (Yvonne) Molina; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Cristo Rey Church in Lansing. A family visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Following Mass, a pot-luck style luncheon will be held at the church where those attending are encouraged to bring a contributing dish. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with final expenses. Those contributions can be sent by Venmo- @TeshaGelista, or, Cashap- $ReneGelistaSr, or, through Gloria’s GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/ece6ccaaf

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