Gloria was born on September 6, 1927 to Lester Judston Shronce and Edna Setzer Shronce. After graduating from Greensboro Women’s College, she married Yates W. Lowe on December 27, 1947. They moved to Charlotte, where she began working for Liberty Life Insurance and many years later became a proofreader for The Charlotte Observer for 22 years, a job in which she dearly loved.
During her younger years, Gloria was a member of the Beta Club, participated in school plays and played the clarinet. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She utilized this talent by singing solos in school as well as her childhood church in the town of Granite Falls, NC, where she was born and raised. After moving to Charlotte, she and her husband joined Calvary Baptist Church, where she sang in the adult choir for many years.
Gloria enjoyed travelling throughout the U.S. and abroad. She also enjoyed her travels and activities with the FISH Group of Calvary Baptist Church. She made many new friends and enjoyed participating in activities associated with the Mecklenburg County Oasis Shrine through her husband’s dedicated involvement with the organization, namely the Roadrunners Unit.
Gloria’s biggest pride and joy was her family. She was so proud of each and every one of her children and grandchildren and was quick to say so when asked about her family.
Gloria is survived by her children, Rick Lowe (Sarah) of Huntersville, NC, Ronnie Lowe (Ginger) of Mooresville, NC and Lynda Helms (Kevin) of Monroe, NC; brother, Norman Shronce (Jeanne) of Granite Falls, NC; and grandchildren, Brandon Lowe (Amber), Bryan Lowe, Andy Lowe, Allison Lowe, Hunter Helms, Alex Helms, Caleb Faulkenberry and Noah Faulkenberry; great grandchildren, Riley Lowe and Avery Lowe. She is also survived by niece, Lecia Shronce of Framingham, Massachusetts and nephews, Jeff Shronce and Neil Shronce both of Granite Falls, NC.
In addition to her parents, Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, Yates W. Lowe and brother, Mack Richard Shronce.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be sent to the wonderful people who gave Gloria such excellent care in her time of need at Levine and Dickson Hospice House.
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