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Gloria Lane Obituary
After about 15 years at WSB-TV in the 1960s and 1970s, she went on to launch the glossy, high-end Presenting the Season magazine, which she operated for nearly four decades.
Lane, a long-time Marietta resident, grew up in Rome and received a bachelor's degree at the University of Georgia. She joined WSB-TV out of school in 1963 as a secretary and trainee. She became one of the station's first female reporters by 1965.
She became WSB-TV's very first female anchor, eventually doing noon and weekends.
Lane co-anchored the Salute to America parade for six years and covered the legislature for six years. Along with John Pruitt, Gloria Lane co-anchored from the Georgia World Congress Center the night Georgia native Jimmy Carter was elected president in 1976.
She left WSB-TV after having her daughter Brett in the late 1970s. That's when she came up with the idea of Presenting the Season magazine, which sprouted from her work chairing fundraising events. She launched the magazine in 1981 highlighting fundraisers and charity events and the Buckhead social scene. She forged deep ties in that world.
A private memorial will take place at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Lane
17 Entries
Doris Lee
July 6, 2020
Unfortunately, I just heard the sad news about your mom. She was a very nice person, and did a lot for the community.
Tommy Caldwell
August 1, 2019
So sorry to hear about Gloria. I knew her and her late sister, Sarah, back in our Rome High School days. During those teen years in Rome I was in the Crowe home many times as my best buddy dated Sarah.
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Tommy Caldwell
Rome GA
Barbara Joiner
July 30, 2019
Gloria was a beautiful lady who will be greatly missed!
Darlene Johnson
July 29, 2019
Hi Brett
I am so sadden to hear about Gloria..she will be truely missed. I missing seeing you guys at Elmcroft..God bless and stay strong.
Meredith Freeman
July 28, 2019
God bless you and your family, Gloria. May you rest in peace. You raised such a loving, wonderful daughter. In Brett, your legacy lives on.
Sue Missbach
July 27, 2019
Gloria was a lovely and very kind friend. She did an excellent job in her career and helped so many.
Scott Ennis
July 27, 2019
Dear Brett...
I just read this and I am so very saddened to hear about your Mom's passing..
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person, but I like millions of viewers were graced by her presence in our homes via WSB.
It's obvious she paved the way for so many and her memory will remain just as prominent.
Lynn Harasin
July 27, 2019
When the WSB news director assigned me to start covering the legislature, Gloria took me to meet all the senators and representatives to give me a much needed head start. She was the definition of class. Lynn Harasin
July 27, 2019
Gloria Lane was a delight to know and to work with in the bubbling Buckhead scene. Her presence will be missed by all who knew her and by the charitable causes she endlessly championed. Warmly,
Maizie Hale
Ann (Isaiah 25:8)
July 27, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Swift
July 27, 2019
Gloria long one class act that god chosen come home.RIP and we will miss you.god only choose the best!!!!
Charles Ingram
July 23, 2019
I grew up watching Gloria on television. Loved her, very professional dedicated to whatever she set her eyes on. A true icon in the industry. There should something erected in her name. Rest In Peace Gloria Lane
Sheila Bonner
July 22, 2019
Gloria was a wonderful person and lovely friend. She will certainly be missed by me and so many. Brett, may all the wonderful memories you have with your mother bring you comfort and peace.
Aida Flamm
July 21, 2019
Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing Brett,
Gloria was a Renaissance Woman & Atlanta was blessed to have her.
She will be missed.
Jill Berry
July 21, 2019
Loved gorgeous Gloria! She was a star to all Atlanta!!! Beautiful and smart and sweet!!! Jade and will miss her and always love her for all her kindness. So very sorry! Love to Brett, Jill Berry and Jade Slover
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