Gloria Elaine Carter

On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Gloria Stewart Carter swiftly transitioned from labor to reward. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Herbert and Rachel Stewart, the first of four siblings. Gloria accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became a longtime member of Sharp Street United Methodist Church, where her mother was the church organist. She attended Baltimore City Public Schools and a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School. She furthered her education with a Bachelor of Science degree from Coppin State College (now University) and Master of Education degree from the University of Maryland. Gloria was employed as an elementary school teacher for the Baltimore City Public School, retiring in June 1996 after 36 years of outstanding and dedicated service. She was a member of the Baltimore Teachers Union, American Federation of Teachers, Coppin State College Alumni Association Class of 1961 and recipient of numerous certificates and awards. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, the late Charles Henry Carter, and from their union two daughters were born, Gloria Jean and Barbara Ann. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her daughters and grandsons were the pride and joy of her life. Her favorite pastimes were reading biographies, history novels and viewing DVD's of the dame, raveling to New York City and designing and constructing memorable photo albums of her family, friends and events. Gloria's greatest passion and aspiration was creating poetry. She penned several poems and was in the process of having them copyrighted. Her family intends to honor her legacy to fruition. Gloria was precede in death by her brothers, Robert Stewart and Wilbeck Stewart Sr., and her beloved grandson, Melvin Dodd, Jr. Those most profoundly deprive of her earthly presence include her daughters, Gloria Carter Hairston and Barbara Carter Dodd; grandson, Alan Michael Hairston; sister, Barbara Stewart; goddaughter, Valerie Davis; godson, David DeLllye; her lifelong bestfriend of 60 years, Jeanette Davis; brother-in-law, Eddie Hawkins; nieces and nephews, Eddie, Eric, Wilbeck Jr., Durrell, Angela, Robin, Debbie, Keyonna, LaShawna, and other relatives and friends.

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Gloria Elaine Carter

September 2, 1934 - August 15, 2020