GLORIA SMITH
January 28, 1947 ~ January 14, 2019
Gloria Ann Norman Smith was born to Bernard Joe Norman Sr. and Rosa Lee Norman on January 28, 1947 in Oakdale, Louisiana. She attended public schools of Allen Parish and was a graduate of Allen High School in 1964.
She was united in holy matrimony to William H. Smith on June 21, 1964. This union was blessed with two daughters.
Gloria accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at Greater Hayes A.M.E. Church of Oakdale. She was employed with the US Air Force, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX as a computer systems analyst where she retired after 25 years. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, arts and crafts, helping others and spending time with her family.
Gloria departed this life on January 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving parents Bernard Joe Norman Sr., Rose Lee Norman and sister, Francis Joyce Norman Baziel.
Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband of 55 years, Master Sergeant William H. Smith; two daughters, Angelia Brown (Adrian), Bridgetta Smith-Burton (Larry, Jr.); four sisters, Doris Madere, Bernadine Garner, Jean C. Botley (Calvin) and Judy Nunnery; one brother, Bernard Joe Norman Jr.; one granddaughter, LaTasha Westbrook; two great grandchildren, Jamaal Westbrook Allen and Jairus Moses and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.
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Interment: January 31, 2019 1:45 pm - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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You have my condolences. These are the worst times in a persons life, the loss of a loved one. But we are not left without hope. Our Heavenly Father promises to bring our loved ones back during the resurrection hope Jesus preached about in John 5:28,29. Until then our god of all comfort says at 2 Cor 1:3,4 that he will give us the comfort and strength we need in times of distress and sorrow.
My prayers are for you Bridget and your family.at this heartfelt time. May God bless you all.
I was saddened to hear that your mother passed away, Bridgette. My thoughts are with you and your family.
A Medium Dish Garden was ordered on January 22, 2019
Smitty I know you and your family have suffered a great loss. My heart is saddened. May God bless and comfort your family. Brenda Tripplett-Raney
I’m sorry for your lost, may God bless and comfort you.doing your time of loss.
Bridget, I am very sorry to hear about your mom my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart is broken for your loss. As I write this note with tears streaming down, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will live on in all of us.
Bridgetta you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.I am trying to see through tears as I send this.
 Shirley Turnley-Milton
May the sorrow you feel today be lightened by the love that surrounds the Norman family; someone so special can never be forgotten. â¤ï¸                 Shirley Turnley-Milton
I am expressing sympathy and letting you know my thoughts are with the entire “Norman†family. Do not think of Gloria as gone; she is with you still ~ in each new dawn.  Dawn Baziel-DeForrest
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Â Â Hilda GrimesÂ
We mourn the loss, honor the memory, and celebrate the life of Gloria Ann. She will be so deeply missed.”
Sorry to hear about your lost! Our prayer and sympathy is with the family! We all grew up together in Oakdale La. The Moreaux FamilyÂ
A Rubber Plant was sent on January 28, 2019
Our deepest sympathy. Allen High School, Class of 1964, Oakdale, Louisiana.
GloriAnn was the rock of our class.
From Greater Hayes through Allen High GloriAnn was a gift to all of us.
We loved her dearly.
A Hydrangea Plant was sent on January 29, 2019
Bridget – My prayers for you and your family. God Bless. Your friend, Lillie Wade.
Smitty our prayers are with you and the family during this sad time. We are asking God to give you strength and reassurance as you lean on him and rest in his love. Your love and memories of Gloria will last forever my friend.
Smitty sending our prayers and condolences to you and your family. May God continue to comfort and give you strength during this difficult time.
Smitty may the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you and your family during this sad and difficult time. My most sincere condolences.ðŸ™ðŸ¼
The best things in life are the people we love and the memories we made along the way. May your faith in God sustain you, and may your love for Gloria, and the memories you made with her comfort you and make you smile. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
The Dagons Family
To the Smith and Norman Families: You have my deepest sympathy. I was so sorry to hear of Gloria Ann’s passing. My family & Gloria Ann’s Aunt, Mrs. Mercile Hayward Morris & family were longtime neighbors in Bunkie, Louisiana. May Gloria Ann rest in peace. Â
To the family,
There’s life beyond the grave. Weep, but not as those without hope of seeing Gloria again. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in him.
Let warm memories of Gloria comfort you during this season of bereavement. And, let the peace of God guard your heart and mind as you trust his unfailing love and faithfulness.
With Sympathy,
Janice Freel (cousin)