Gloria Larry was born June 19, 1948 in Lake Providence, Louisiana. She was the oldest of seven children born to Johnnie and Corean Grey. She Graduated from G.W. Griffin High School in Lake Providence, Louisiana in 1967.
On March 15, 1968. Gloria married Leon Larry and they were married for 58 years. From their union they were blessed with two daughters, Beth Larry and Deborah Larry. They have one son-in-law Michael Sullivan. They have four grandchildren, Darrious, Kaz, Michael II and Charissa. They have two granddaughters- in- law Keisha and Danielle. Four great grandchildren Chaleah, Mia, Julian and Michael III. She cherished and loved her family beyond words.
She was employed with Cello Bag Company for several years until that company relocated out of state. She decided to go to college and attended community college while in between careers. After college she went to work for Pemco Insurance where she was a claims representative for several years. She left PEMCO to work for Group Health, which is known today as Kaiser Permanente. This is where she ultimately retired.
She was a member of several churches to include Eastside Baptist Church and New Beginning Christian Fellowship. She loved missionary work and performed it throughout her life.
Gloria was a supportive wife and mother. Although she only had two biological children she was viewed as a mother figure to many people. She spent her life putting others first. She was strong, fair and honest. She was a gifted listener and problem solver, so naturally people gravitated to her for her wisdom and knowledge. She loved to spend time with family and friends and often hosted several gatherings so that loved ones could enjoy each other’s company. She was a foodie and loved to eat and try new recipes. She enjoyed attending concerts and live theater. You might stop by the house on a Friday evening and find her listening to and enjoying all different genres of music. She loved her plants and flowers, so she spent a lot of time tending to them. You would always see her laughing about something, she loved to laugh and she had a great sense of humor. Shopping was one of her favorite pastimes, if she wasn’t already at the mall, she was headed there. Gloria was greatly loved by her family, friends and colleagues.
Gloria leaves to cherish her memory and continue her legacy, her husband and two daughters, son-in-law, her four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two granddaughters-in law, her sister Evelyn Larry and brother Leroy Grey, sisters- in- law Audry Henry, Alice Ware and, Barbara Larry, brothers-in law Ivory Larry and Casby Ware along with many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her sister Shirley Grey, her brothers Jessie Grey, Johnnie Grey, Robert Earl Grey, father Johnnie Grey and beloved mother Corean Grey and many other family members.
