On March 20, 2015, Alexandria lost one of its long-time residents. Born in 1933 in Schuyler, Va., Gloria moved to the area when she was 9 years old and never moved away.
A 1950 graduate of George Washington High School and Homecoming Queen, she was also a former Miss Alexandria and past president of the Alexandria Ki-Wives.
Gloria worked for the U.S. Army for more than 35 years and retired from Army Material Command 13 years ago.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Hanback and Dina Gorrell and her beloved grandson, Seth Gorrell. A Celebration of her Life will occur on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Parkwood Baptist Church, 8726 Braddock Road, Annandale. Service will began at 11 a.m. with lunch following at Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.