Gloria Jean Bowling

Gloria Jean Bowling, 69, passed away on December 15, 2012. Gloria was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1943 to Ralph and Shirley Davis and was one of two daughters. She attended the University of Texas, Austin, and later worked 17 years for the City of Houston. Gloria retired from the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office in March 2011 after twenty-two years of service. She is preceded in death by her father, Ralph E. Davis and survived by her cherished daughter, Kimberly Lynn Bowling of Houston; her mother, Shirley Davis of Atlanta, Georgia; her sister, Valerie Merijanian and her husband Ashot also of Atlanta, Georgia, two nieces and a nephew. She also leaves to mourn her close friend, Wayne Anthony Bowling along with many other friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 6-8 PM. The funeral will be held December 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM with burial to follow at Hollywood Historic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.