Gloria Nelson

Gloria Jean Nelson. age 66, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina answered her call from God and went home on January 25, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her girls. Gloria was born on September 6, 1954 to parents, William Jack Jackson and Helen Craig Nelson.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, William Jake Jackson and Helen Craig Nelson; sisters, Betty Jean Bailey and Hazel Broomfield; brothers, Benjamin Woody, Robert Woody and Charles Nelson; and niece Sylvia “Cherry” Mixon.

Gloria is survived by her two beautiful daughters, Regina and Shemeika Nelson; two lovely granddaughters, Alexus McGill and Shyann Nelson; two great grandchildren, Addison Early and Christynn Early; brothers, William Nelson, Terry (Cynthia) Nelson, Jerry Jackson, and Darnell (Yvonne) Nelson; special cousin, Marva Hardaman; Godson, Antonio Darnell Willoughy-Holt; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gloria Jean Nelson was affectionately known as “Peaches” and “Honey” She was her family’s Beautiful Black Queen, Strong Independently!

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.