Gloria Beamon was born on December 14, 1950 in New York to Nettie Brown Artis and Ernest Jeffrey. She was raised in Harlem. She graduated early from Theodore Roosevelt High School and was a member of the national honor society. She received a certificate in Business management from New York University.
Gloria was still a teenager when she met her future husband and partner of 54 years, Professor Randolph Beamon, in the Bronx. Together, they had three beautiful children. She passed away peacefully at White Plains Hospital on the morning of September 11th.
She was affectionately known to many as “Glo, “Buhyo,” GG ma, “Gloria Beamon speaking” and many other nicknames. She collected friends wherever she went because of her razor sharp wit, honesty, boisterous laugh, positive demeanor, adventurous spirit, strong faith and insightful advice. By far, her greatest joy was connecting with her family. She was know to have many barbecues and holiday dinners at her home in Scarsdale.
Gloria was a woman of many talents. She was an avid reader, writer, tap dancer, singer and crossword puzzle/sudoku enthusiast. She also served a sous chef when her husband began his exotic cheesecake business.
In her professional life, Gloria worked as a branch operations specialist/office manager and financial advisor for several IT/Computer staffing firms including AGS, Keane, Inc., Ajilon and Modiis. When she retired she spent many hours volunteering through the Walt Disney company’s Voluntears program. She participated in Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, the Thanksgiving Giveaway at the Salvation Army, Drums Over Harlem, and much more. In fact, her efforts were recognized when she and her family were selected as the Voluntears of the year.
Gloria was also a fighter. She survived a battle with cancer in 1996. During which she lost a kidney. However, this didn’t slow her down. She continued to care for her husband when he was ill and her daughter who has a chronic illness. In 2018, Gloria was diagnosed with stomach cancer. She underwent surgery and completed nearly a year of chemotherapy and radiation. She celebrated the end of these treatments by going indoor skydiving. Unfortunately, systematic Scleroderma contributed to her passing.
Gloria was preceded in death by her sister Lillian, her sister Rubelle, her brother James, her mother Nettie and her father Ernest Jeffrey.
She is survived by her husband Randolph Beamon, her daughter, MTamanika (Nika) Beamon, son Randolph Beamon II, and her son Taharka Beamon and his wife Christine Coyne Beamon. She also leaves behind a grandson, Jeffrey Quinzon-Beamon, great-grandson Jaxon, sister-in-law Carolyn Beamon, sister-in-law Lillie Artis and brother-in-law Johnnie Beamon, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
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