Gloria Jean Wilson Smith
Gloria Jean Wilson Smith
Obituary
Gloria Wilson Smith Obituary
Gloria retired after many years of dedicated service.
Gloria married Thomas Smith in 1962.
She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey.
Gloria enjoyed cooking, watching movies, visiting with friends, and attending family gatherings. She was a very social person and loved making new friends.
Gloria was preceded in death by her son, Jerome B. Wilson, and grandchildren, Patrice Joyner and Darrell Turner, Jr.
Gloria leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Asia Smith-Aidoo, Yusef I. Smith, and Latisha Smith; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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