Gloria Finnis Booker

Gloria accepted Christ at Christ Temple Church in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She later became a member of St. Luke Methodist Church in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Gloria was a graduate of Medford High School where she majored in economics. She furthered her education by obtaining several certifications at Bentley College during her 28 years working at the Polaroid Corporation as a technician.

She gave birth to two precious children Diane and George Kevin Booker who later blessed her with four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Gloria had towering love over her family, friends and associates. It was the ultimate love you can give that just busted at the seams. Her love was caring, full of joy and understanding.

Gloria loved to cook, her specialties were smoked macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, tuna macaroni salad and spice cake. At family events and her senior complex parties Gloria would be the first to start the Conga dance line and everyone would follow. She traveled to Aruba, Virgin Islands and many cities across the U.S.

After her retirement from Polaroid Corporation in Boston, she moved to Texas. Gloria was unstoppable and held numerous jobs and served as a volunteer at many nonprofit agencies. She used her pattern making and sewing talents to make stuffed animals and would donate them to Children's Medical Center.

Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved father, Aaron M. Brown! Mother, Edith A. Brown Elliott. Siblings: Aaron M Brown, Osceola Brown Nathan, Edith Brown Elliot, Edgar Brown, Ethel Brown Tynes, Doris Brown Bowden, Gertrude Brown Dixon.

Those who will forever cherish Gloria's memory include; her sisters, Patty Graham, Aaronetta Edmonds; daughter, Diane Turner; son, George K. Booker; her adoring grandchildren, Kohlana, Andrew, Dominique, Joseph; great granddaughter, Phoebe; beloved daughter-in-law, Charlene Booker and a host of family and friends who loved her dearly.

Our hearts are grateful for the deeds of kindness shown to our family during the home going of our beloved Gloria. As friends and family have came by to reminisce, sent prayers for strength, reached out to show support through social media or otherwise, we take comfort in realizing the many lives she touched. Your compassion, prayers, calls and visits have been a source of comfort and strength. Even though we grieve, we rejoice knowing she is now receiving for the many times she's given.

We thank each of you so very much, may the Lord be with you always.

A visitation for Gloria will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218. A reception will occur Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 10501 Garland Road, TX 75218. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 10501 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218.

Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.