Gloria L. Howard-Downs, retired New Horizon Regional Education Center Educator, resident of Hampton, Virginia, wife of Nathaniel Downs Jr. and mother of Minister James B. Howard II (Clarice) was called home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2021.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 13, 2021 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. At the families request those who attend the visitation are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 14,2021 at New Life Church, 1525 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA 23669 with Pastor Arthur Rodgers officiating.