Gloria Capps

Gloria Capps

Gloria Capps Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2019.
Gloria Ross Capps of Hoover, AL, passed away on August 7, 2019. She was often described as "the rock of our family" and loved her time spent on the beaches of Gulf Shores. She retired from U. S. Steel Local 1013 after many devoted years as their office manager. Mrs. Capps will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jack Y. Capps; her mother, Nettie Ross; her daughter, Sherri Neff; and her granddaughter, Melissa Pilgreen. Survivors include: daughter, Tamala C. Douglas (John); son, Kenneth Capps; granddaughter, Leah Douglas Gibbs (Thomas); grandson, Dr. Jonathon Douglas (Tara); and four great grandchildren: Haley Cremeans; Jackson, Tamsyn and Ben Gibbs. A private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ID# 11712692.

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August 13, 2019

Ken and Tamela,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Jeanette Campisi

August 13, 2019

Sorry to hear of your loss may the God of all comfort give you strength to cope with the loss of your dear love

Carol Thompson

August 12, 2019

May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her and a comfort to the bereaved.
RIP Gloria!

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