Gloria Wright Allman Cumbia

Gloria Wright Allman Cumbia, 95, of Edenton, NC went to her heavenly home on Jan. 16 surrounded by family. She was born in Asheville, NC to the late Cecil and Georgia Gasperson Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 6 years, Tommy Allman (d.1959) and her husband of 52 years, Robert Cumbia (d.2015). She worked as a pharmacy assistant at Irwin's Pharmacy and taught at South Norfolk Christian School. She was an active member of Sweethaven Baptist Church and worked with Robert managing their American & Phillips 66 Stations and raising their 7 children. They later moved to Edenton, NC where she worked as the Elementary Ed Supervisor at Immanuel Baptist Christian School, and as a seamstress of beautiful curtains & décor. Left to cherish her memory are her children Gloria Ann Allman, Mike Cumbia (Mary), Jim Allman (Tamera), Kathleen Allman Futrell (Don), Nelda Allman Powell, Robin Cumbia Forbes and Beth Cumbia Fisher (Terry) and her sister Pennie Neumann (Glenn), as well as 85 grand/great-grandkids, who will remember her love and kindness and helping those in need. A Memorial Service will be held on Jan. 29 at 11:00 am at Miller Funeral Home Chapel at 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.