NEWPORT NEWS — Heaven gained an angel, Gloria Jean Parker, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
Gloria was a longtime resident of Newport News and was born in Wytheville. Gloria retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a painter. She was a lover of God and her family.
Gloria was preceded in death by her daughter, Treasa Irene Jones.
She is survived by her daughters, Loren’a Ruiz and Wanda Dickerson; son, Russell Arnette; brother, Walter Lee King; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of loving family members who will cherish their memories of her.
Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Masks are required before entering the building, and social distancing is required.
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