Ms. Gloria Ann Robinson, M.Eng., PMP, CSM, CSPO, 69, passed Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Alabaster, AL.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. EST, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Smiths Station, AL with Rev. Jeffrey McCauley, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be from 1-5 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Gloria was born in Phenix City, Alabama on February 27, 1954. She was the eldest of three children of Willie A. and Gearldean Robinson. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents Gearldean Robinson and Willie A. Robinson.
Gloria loved, praised, and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, she joined Good HopeMissionary Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL and was members of Southern Missionary Baptist Church in Syracuse, NY, New Hope Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL and Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Smiths Station, AL.
Gloria earned her Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and received her Masters of Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Gloria worked various roles from Tutor, Property Management, Executive Assistant, Project Manager, and owned an IT Consulting Firm. In her spare time, Gloria enjoyed her family, music, reading, technology, cultures, and people. Gloria is a proud member of the Illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, which she loved wholeheartedly.
Gloria recently had a big interest in A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) and was planning on starting an Academy in this effort and concern. With such love for people and cultures, Gloria would often speak about the Ancestors and how future generations needed to know, respect, and connect with them. With a big heart, radiant smile, and passionate spirit, Gloria was nurturing, steadfast, and very helpful to others.
Gloria is survived by her Son Raynell L (Kelli) Proctor, Granddaughter Maria Mercedes Proctor, Brothers Ernest (Thomasine ) Robinson, and Christopher Robinson, Nephew/son Melaquan A. (Erica) Robinson, Great-nephew/son Carter Ahmad Robinson, and Loving Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Sorority Sisters and Friends.