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Shirley Gatewood 
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Hi.  I'm Shirley Gatewood, a Christian women, and the wife of Rev. Ezra Gatewood, for 45yrs. Reslently widowed, I'm the mother of two sons and 3 grandchildren. I was born in Georgia and raised in Florida. I accepted Jesus as my person Savior at an early age.
After graduation I attended junior college then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree at Savannah State College, in Savannah, Georgia. At Savannah State I became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and met my husband, Ezra. I later earned an Associates Degree in Fashion Design at The Virginia Marti College, West Lake Ohio.  After graduating from Virginia Mart College, I studied in Paris, France at the Paris Fashion Institute. I have worked in the textile industry for over 25yrs, operating my own manufacturing company and as a production manager for two other companies. I consider myself retired now even though I own and operate The Heavenly Couture Co.b
I am certified through the Congress of Christian Education in the Secretary /Clerks Division and the Advanced Leadership Development Division of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. I consider myself a women of many talents and occupations and have received many acknowledgements and awards during my life.  As a teacher, I have taught both elementary education and adult education. As a business women, I owned and operated Gatewood’s Fashion Gallery in East Orange, NJ and Gatewood Industries, in Lorain, Ohio for 9 years.  As a fashion designer my fashion designs, have been shown across the country and abroad through Ebony Fashion Fair. I currently design hats, fans and accessories, under, The Heavenly Couture, Co., label.
I continue to ask the Lord to give me a meaningful life.My most important and fulfilling work has been my work for the Lord. When my husband Ezra was call to the ministry, this opened another door in this servant’s life, striving to reach a higher levels of understanding and service in the Lord’s kingdom. I have serviced on the Deaconess, Mothers, and Ministers Wives Board, and president of the Harrison and Rucker Mission Ministry at our church. In the past I have been editor of the church NEWSLETTER. I am currently affiliated with the Northern Ohio Baptist District Association, the Ohio Baptist General Convention and in 2003 I was blessed to be asked to speak on, "Empowered Leadership", at the National Baptist Convention, USA,Inc., on Women's Day, in Atlanta GA. To God be the glory that He and He alone made these things possible.
Always at work for the unfortunate, community service has not been left undone. Work through the years have included the NAACP, working to have equal opportunity for teachers in the school system; N.O.A.H. / Northeast Ohio Alliance for Hope, working to keep a grocery store open in the community and fighting predatory lending; Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, training young women for the work force; seating on the JPTA job training Board previewing proposals for community projects; and teaching classes to prepare adults for the GED. I am a committed servant of the Lord. Where he leads me I will follow, because I know He will be there also. My work for Him will never be done until He says, servant well done. For I will continue the work of the Lord wherever I am needed; in the church, the community, at home, or broad, for I do have, "A charge to keep…. and a God to glorify." Praise His Holy and Righteous Name!!!!!
Now you know who I am. Join The  Gallery and introduce yourself to me and others. You just might inspire someone else. If you have tried our product send us a photograph wearing the product; click on The Gallery and fill out the form allowing  us to list you as a satisfied customer. Send your photograph, the form, and a brief statment about yourself, by email: customerservice@holyhatsandfans.com today!!!! 
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The Heavenly Couture Co. is the best place for finding custom made church accessories, church hats, and fascinators for special occasions, parties, churches services, banquets and weddings. We offer the highest quality of custom made feathered headbands, and most elegant 18”x18” lap cloth / handkerchiefs at the most attractive prices. If you are looking for women's hats, headbands and fascinators for weddings and any special occasions, The Heavenly Couture Co. can meet your needs. Our products come in various colors and can be used for various occasions. We are constantly adding more products. We're confident that you'll find the best church accessories for your special occasions. Shop for church feathered headbands, church fans, lap cloths / handkerchiefs whatever you need, and we'll delight you with trendy accessories that meet your tastes. 

The Heavenly Couture Co. has been offering outstanding, fashionable, elegant women's church hats and church fans for all your church needs. Our selection of hats, fans and lap cloths / handkerchiefs are decorated with beads, rhinestones, studs, sequins, ribbons, laces and rhinestone embellishments. Our church products are made with a wide range of top quality materials.

While you're shopping for church accessories you may be also interested in our monogrammed hand towels. We provide a range of symbols and colors for pulpit towels, and sports towels. A new terry hankie lap cloth is also now available. We provide the newest styles, coupled with high quality construction and materials. 

Our friendly sales representative is always waiting to answer your questions, and provide you with the most accurate, efficient, and personalized service for your accessory needs. We only carry the best merchandise for our customers, and we guarantee your satisfaction. Heavenly Couture custom made church accessories and church hats are guaranteed to ship in a timely fashion. We want you to be a satisfied customer, letting your friends and family know about us.

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