Beloved wife of Franklin Joseph Barnes (deceased) for 68 years. Devoted Mother of Duane Phillip (deceased) and his wife Nancy; Craig Francis and his wife Cindy; Celeste Marie and her husband Mark; Douglas Anthony and his wife Frances; Renee Cecelia and her husband Thomas. Loving Grandmother to Michael, Daniel, Brandon, Jordan, Samantha, Tommy, Jill and Nick. Cherished Great Grandmother to Lucas, Mason, Madeline and Caroline.
Gloria graduated from Seton High School in 1949. She had a passion for music and singing and this talent led her to performing with several Orchestras. Once she met her husband and married, she spent her early years raising five children. Eventually she went back into the workplace as an Executive Secretary to the President of Maryland National Bank. She stayed in that position for over 20 years and then enjoyed retirement for another 30 years. Gloria loved life and always tried to live it to the fullest. She always had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh.
All are welcome to join the family at Schimunek Funeral Home, 610 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air, MD on Wednesday, July 22nd from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A private memorial for the family will begin at 7:00 p.m. Any donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
