LAVENDER, Gloria M. (nee Thomas). Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Lavender. Loving mother of Dale (Danell), Sherri (David) Bernens, Sue Ann Lavender-Marnell and the late David, Beverly and Barbara. Devoted Sittee "Grandmother" of Muirisha, Milan, Adam, Zachary, Tyler and Nathalie, Ryan, Olivia, Richard and Mitchell. Dear sister of Richard (Margie) Thomas, Mary Ann (Pat) Romelli and the late Edward and George Thomas. Sister in law of Lila and Jean Thomas. Passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 77 years of age. Visitation MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road on Monday from 5-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 AM at Holy Family Church, 3006 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45205. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Church. www.bjmeyersons.com