Obituary of Gertrude Calloway

Evangelist Gertrude McMiller Calloway gained her wings on June 6,2025 at the age of 88. She was born on November 25,1936 in Dublin, Ga to Willy James McMiller and Mary London McMiller. Evangelist Gertrude had a loving spirit during her time on this earth. She loved singing, reading the bible and attending church services. She was a member of United Fellowship Church of Vineland, NJ. Evangelist Gertrude enjoyed fishing, shopping at her thrift shops, and eating at her favorite restaurants from time to time (Burger King, Golden Pigeon) especially when she took some of the grandchildren with her. She also loved watching her wrestling shows. She moved to Philadelphia, PA from Dublin, Ga in 1945, where she attended some area schools at that time. She then moved to Bridgeton, NJ where she graduated with class of 1956. She then attended APAK Beauty School in Philadelphia, PA where she obtained her license for Cosmetology. Her first employment was at Selena’s Beauty Shop in Bridgeton, NJ. During that time, she met John Calloway, and they got married. During her time of marriage, she had eight children who she leaves to cherish memories, Amanda Wilmore, Stevie Calloway, Kimberly Calloway of Bridgeton, NJ and Daryl Calloway (Patricia) Vineland, NJ. She also leaves to cherish her brother Edward Curry of Bridgeton, NJ, sister Wille Ruth McMiller of PA, and sister-in-law, Shirlita Calloway of Vineland, NJ. Twenty-one grands, forty-two great-grands, three great-great grands and three God Grands. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also, her Goddaughters, Noemi Green of Vineland, NJ and Tonui Garnder Calloway of Bridgeton, NJ. She is predeceased by her husband John Calloway, grandmother Mary London, her mother Mary London McMiller, Grandfather Phil London, her children, Zelda Ouma, Gregory Calloway, Jerry Calloway and John Calloway Jr., sisters Wille Mae Sherman and Vernell Welcher, her brothers Lee London and James McMiller.