- Date Of Birth: February 13, 1986
- Date Of Death: February 6, 2023
- State: Mississippi
Courtney Cortez Gatewood “CC”, transitioned on Monday, February 6, 2023, in Memphis, TN.
Courtney Cortrez Gatewood, born February 13,1986, to the late Mitzie Evon Gatewood~Glover, nurtured by his father Michael Glover, Sr. He attended and graduated from Holly Springs High School, in Holly Springs MS. His life transitioned from earth on February 6, 2023, in Memphis, TN.
His beloved family who preceded him in death: mother Mitzie Evon Gatewood~Glover; grandmother Earnestine Sykes; great-grand mothers Norvia Ella Gatewood and Ola Mae Sykes; grandfathers Thomas R Sykes Sr. and Magnes Glover; great-grand father Van Vester Gatewood and Tommy Lee Sykes; an uncle Curtis Glover; some very special cousins Bishop Michael T Gatewood Sr., TaVandrick M Dowdy, Sr., Melvin Brown, Selita Sykes and other friends/relatives.
In his early life, he was a member of Landmark Temple Apostolic Church, in Holly Springs, MS under the leaderships of Pastor Mario Price, Pastor H. Shawn Robertson and now Pastor Duane Collins.
He received the Holy Ghost and Baptism in Jesus name at Straightway Gospel Tabernacle Church under the leadership of the late Bishop Michael T. Gatewood Sr. and now Pastor Gerald Smith.
He attended Maranatha Faith Temple under the leadership of Pastor Kathon A. Kelly; with his mother, until he moved to Nashville, TN. and later Houston, Texas. He was employed at a nursing home in Houston, TX. where he became the favorite cook for his co-workers and patients. He returned to Memphis TN., a few months ago, due to illness.
Courtney loved cooking with his momma every day and all day! He loved grilling & cooking for other people too. If you were connected to his family, you were connected to him and his cooking: “it tasted soooo good”. His specialty was macaroni & cheese and of course his delicious angel’s eggs.
