Gloria Alice Dean Simms, 72 of Richmond, passed away Wednesday April 2, 2020. She was born to Mary Elizabeth Dean and Curtis Dean on May 4, 1947. Gloria attended Maggie Walker High. She worked for Richmond Public Schools as a teacher's assistant and a generalist. She loved serving the Lord watching movies, doing crafts, hanging with friends and shopping. She accepted Jesus as her Lord on Jan. 7, 1977. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L Simms. Surviving are four children, Danol Williams, Sean Kerim Williams, LaTangie Fox and Bryant Simms; two brothers, Ronald and Floyd Dean; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank all of her close friends and family during her last days. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Arthur Coles officiating. 10 persons only.