Gloria Syles Brown

February 25, 1931 - April 11, 2016

Gloria S. Brown was born on February 25, 1931 in Newark, NJ. Gloria passed away at the age of 85 on April 11, 2016. She is survived by her children, Jill Fard, Crystal Brown, Kevin & Kelvin Brown, Gloria C. Bryant, Pamela Brown, Sonya A. Brown. Gloria has 17 Grandchildren 25 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, daughter-in-law, and other close family members. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Brown, sons, Gregory Brown and Howard "Phillip" Brown. Gloria worked for the U.S Postal Service in Newark until she retired on April 25, 1992. Upon retirement Gloria moved to Marietta, GA. Gloria was an excellent seamstress and made most of her clothes. She also made clothes for her daughters, granddaughters & great granddaughters as well as wedding dresses and other traditional clothing for many family members. She loved going to the Casino in Atlantic City, Las Vegas and Cherokee, NC. She belonged to a Bowling League while in Newark, NJ with her co-workers. She loved to travel and was a devoted tennis fan often attending the U.S. Open in New York. Gloria's viewing and funeral services were scheduled for Thursday, April 14th, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the White Column Funeral Chapel, 1115 Clay Rd, Mableton GA 30126, 770-948-0113. The Memorial (burial) service was held at 10:00 AM on April 15th at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens, 581 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton, GA 30126, 770-948-3033. Repast was held at Pamela's house after the services on Friday located at 2175 Bally Clare CT, Marietta, GA 30080. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gloria’s life