Gloria Ann "Miss Peaches" Mosley

Gloria Ann Mosley was born in Houston, Texas on December 11, 1942 to Mart and Thelma Roberts. She was the 2nd born child of 6. Gloria attended Compton High and later married Rufus Ray Mosley. She later became a part of the Black Panther Movement in the late 60's, participating in feeding free breakfast to children who otherwise start their day without it. They believed a Feed Mind is a Fresh Mind. She was professional, loveable, a protector and a Gardener Extraordinaire--she truly had a “Green Thumb” and could grow anything in a flowerpot on a balcony. She also loved to knit and crochet. She made all sorts of hats, coats, baby blankets, bedspreads--some of which you may have right now!

During the mid-1970’s, Ann made an impact the Inland Empire. Inspired by the movie ‘The Mack’, Miss Peaches organized and hosted San Bernardino’s first Players Ball. She was also very intelligent and later purchased her own home and worked at Kaiser Steel. She later became a Configuration Specialist along side top Engineers and Mathematicians at various Aerospace and Defense companies.

Ann was all about family. She kept a strong bond with her family in San Diego, Oakland and Los Angeles. She took care of everyone she met. She loved to laugh and look pretty.

Gloria Ann Couzan Peaches Mosley is survived by her daughter LaRohnda Roberts of Inglewood, California, son Mart Mosley of Los Angeles, California, three brothers Lester Roberts of Norwalk, California, Wayne Roberts of Reseda, California and Leonard Roberts of Riverside, California and her sisters Mae and Doris who preceded her in death. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, twelve nieces and nephews, and a host of great nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and acquaintances.