Gloria J. Greene Blackwell

Please click here to view the livestreamed services on Monday, November 11th at Greater Mt. Nebo Church

For Immediate Family only there will be transportation provided from the Funeral Home to the Church and then the Church to the Graveside, details below. 

PICK -UP TIME: 11/11/2024 (8:00AM-9:30AM)

ADDRESSS: BEALL FUNERAL HOME

6512 CRAIN HWY. BOWIE, MD 20715

DEPATURE FOR SERVICE: 9:35 AM

ADDRESS: GREATER MT. NEBO AME CHURCH

10001 OLD MITCHELLVILLE ROAD

BOWIE MD 20716 

DEPART FOR BURIAL SITE: 12:30 PM (FROM THE CHURCH SERVICE)

ADDRESS: HILLCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS

1911 FOREST DRIVE

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Gloria J. Greene Blackwell was born on December 16, 1950, in Greenville, North Carolina to Johnnie and Dora House Greene (deceased). She attended Simpson Elementary School, and G.R. Whitfield High School in Grimesland, North Carolina. Education was a key component of her life. She was committed to learning and growing. Gloria earned degrees from Fayetteville State University, Bachelor of Science (Sociology), and Trinity University, Master’s Degree (Employee Assistance Counseling). She also received an Equal Employment Opportunity (Certificate) from Cornell University and took master’s degree courses at George Washington University.

As the Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Gloria’s Christian attributes were as bright as the sunshine and sparkled like the stars! Gloria was an example of quiet strength. Living her purpose, she availed herself to serve others in communities and during her 30-year federal government career. She married Larry Blackwell (deceased) in 1986 and embraced her role respecting, loving, and supporting her husband. Gloria was generous. She loved to praise God and glorify Jesus! Also, Gloria loved her family and friends, enjoyed cooking delicious meals, traveling, shopping, and watching football.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Sisters: Novella Gumbs, Doris Adams, Dennie Jones, Janie Greene, Leona Richards, Brothers: Donald Greene, Willie Greene, Wilbert Greene, and Stanely Greene.

Leaves to cherish memories, Sisters: Mary Isler (Frederick), Kinston, NC; L’Tange Alexander, (Ron), Southampton, NJ; Barbara West -Davis (Jerome), Baltimore, MD; Anette Blackwell (sister-in-law) Brothers: Howard Malleary (Felica), Greenville, NC; Martina Adams (brother-in-law), Greenville, NC. and Samuel Whitfield (brother in Christ), Staten Island, NY; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.