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Gloria Charles Obituary

Gloria Charles died peacefully at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, Florida on November 30, 2015 at the age of 90. Gloria is survived by her son Michael Charles, his wife Charlotte and grandsons Andrew and Gregory Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband Lenny and brother Jack. Gloria was born on September 26, 1925 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Theodore and Marie Zafis. She attended Marquette Law School and graduated with a Masters Degree in Special Education. Gloria was a very caring individual, a real classy lady. She was a devout Catholic and will have a Funeral Mass at St Henry's at 1500 S Andrews Ave in Pompano Beach, FL. on Monday December 7 at 11 AM. A service at Forest Lawn cemetery at 200 W Copans Rd. in Pompano will follow. All are invited to a luncheon immediately thereafter to honor her memory.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Dec. 2, 2015.

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