Gloria D. Gaines

On the morning of Friday July 21, 2023, Gloria “Glo” Danier Gaines was called to Eternal Rest with her Heavenly Father. She was the third of seven children born to the late Mr. Godfrey Whitfield, Sr and Mrs. Louise Whitfield on July 12, 1950 in Suffolk, VA. Glo accepted Christ at an early age and was educated in the Nansemond County and Chesapeake Public School Systems. She spent over thirty-five years working as a Bus Driver for Norfolk Public Schools and was affectionately referred to as “Ms. Glo G.” During her tenure in the transportation department, Ms. Glo formed lifelong friendships with a group of women. Ms. Glo and “her crew” affectionately known as The Golden Girls, have spent a lifetime raising their children and grandchildren together. Ms. Glo was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed cheering her team on and tailgating. She would take bus trips to casinos along the east coast with her family and friends. Ms. Glo’s infectious smile would light up a room and she enjoyed playing Bingo and cards. She never met a stranger and treated everyone like family, even the people whose paths she crossed in her lifetime. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She believed the way to their hearts was through their stomachs and would often cook as an expression of love. Ms. Glo had a heart of gold and her presence will be deeply missed. The memories of Gloria’s life shall be forever cherished in the hearts of her mother Louise Whitfield of Suffolk, VA; son Curtis Gaines of Suffolk, VA; daughter Jamie Gaines of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers Wendell Whitfield of Chesapeake, VA and Kendall Whitfield of Suffolk, VA; two sister Ella Sue Walker of Portsmouth, VA and Clara Denise of Newport News; five granddaughters Curtrice Gaines of Suffolk, VA, Destinee Kellum (Marvell) of Chesapeake, VA, Dashara Johnson of Chesapeake, VA, Makia Greer-Gaines of Suffolk, VA and Bria Durham of Chesapeake, VA; two grandsons Dasaun Gray of Chesapeake, VA and Jai’ceon Brooks of Norfolk, VA; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her father the late Godfrey Whitfield, Sr. and two brothers Godfrey Whitfield, Jr. and Derona Whitfield.

Gloria D. Gaines

July 12, 1950 - July 21, 2023