Gloria Mae Lawrence was born on September 25, 1938, in Ramble, Parish of Hanover, Jamaica, to Leila Bernard and Jessimale Lawrence.

Gloria will be remembered as a kind, generous, loyal, forgiving, loving, and wonderfully funny woman. She brought warmth and laughter wherever she went. Those who knew her will remember not only her strength and generosity, but also her sense of humor and the joy she brought to others' lives.

Gloria later made her home in the United States, where she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. With her creativity, talent, and love of fashion, she built a career as a Fashion Designer in Manhattan's Garment District on Seventh Avenue.

Gloria was the loving mother of three children: Melbourne McDougall, who predeceased her, Claudia Tulloch, and Terrence Walker.

She was blessed with nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Gloria was one of 17 siblings and survived by 10.

She also leaves to cherish her memory her 46 nieces and nephews, many grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family members, and dear friends, all part of the rich circle of family and relationships that surrounded her throughout her life.

Gloria passed away on September 5, 2026, in Snellville, Georgia. She leaves behind a legacy of family, creativity, strength, love, laughter, and cherished memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.