Gloria Smiley

Obituary For Gloria Smiley

Memorial Service in Loving Memory of Gloria Denise Smiley will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 3:00 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, with Pastor Timothy Byrd eulogist.

In memory of our beloved daughter, sister, Gloria Denise Smiley, who was preceded in death by her father Leroy Smiley, sisters, Priscilla Gay, Judith Ann Snell and brother Willie “Catfish”Smiley Sr.

She leaves to mourn her husband, Derrick Speed, a loving Mother Sara Savage and Austin “Longman” Savage. Devoted sister and caregiver Rose Smiley and sisters Mary Byrd -Pastor Timothy Byrd,Felicia Hall brothers Anthony Smiley,Leroy Smiley Jr.,Ralph and Gregg. Godsister Carla Bell . Uncles Ned Ray, Johnny Carr, Gregg Carr Goddaughter AALIYAH. Special nephews Julius Holmes Jr., and Fiancé Tiera, Thomas Allen and wife Jennifer and SFC DeNario Byrd, and wife Syndey Byrd. great, great nephew Treyvion Marquay Byrd, a favorite Cousin Eric,“yellow banana” Ray and a host of sorrowing friends and family. Gloria attended schools in Hillsborough County. Gloria was called by Niecy. She worked at several fast food restaurants as manager, she worked at Kentucky Fried chicken, Popeyes, checkers, Wingstop, etc. Gloria loved making everyone smile she love wearing her long fingernails. She would give you her last dollar and the shirt off her back. She loved her job because she made the customers laugh and come back because of her generosity, and that affectionate smile. She was also a good cook. Gloria will definitely be missed.
Special Thanks to all the nurses and Doctors that took care of her.

A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY