Gloria B. House

Obituary For Gloria B. House

Gloria B. House, 77, of Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in the peace & love of her son’s home with her family by her side.

She was born in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Virginia Mappes and received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District.

Gloria was united in holy matrimony to the late Charles D. “Tex” House and became a loving housewife and mother until she decided to explore the world of working. She then became an employee of the Commonwealth of PA in the Department of Revenue from where she retired.

In her leisure, she was a true Family Fued Fanatic who loved game shows, crossword puzzles and of course BINGO! She also loved her dog, Champ.

In addition to her mother and her husband; her brothers, Stephen "Steve" and Ronald "Ronnie" Thompson and her nephew, Charles “Groovy” Thompson preceded her in death.

Gloria leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish precious memories, her son, Darin House, Sr. (Gale); her daughters, Jeanette House, Teresa House and Tanya House; her aunt, Trudy M. Johnson; her brothers, Bishop John Thompson, Sr. (Annie); Leslie "Bo" Thompson (Florence); Elder Jamie K. Marshall (Amy) all of Harrisburg, PA and Terrance Thompson (Lisa) of Aberdeen, MD; her sisters, Minerva Washington, Juanita Thompson, Elvira McBride, Christie Marshall and Cathy Tatum, all of Harrisburg, PA; her 14 grandchildren, Robert, Eric, Aaron, Norman, Shanea, and Alishia House, Teresa Johnson, Cachet Gariba, Terry House, Darnella House, Jarett House, Shawn Smith and Darin House, Jr., all of Harrisburg, PA and Chattrika Snell of Philadelphia, PA; her 21 great grandchildren, Keeyon Seegars, Kacha, Shyheam, Shapre and Jamere House, Jalen and Cameron Johnson, Kaydence, Kamden and Max Smith, Jibril and JaCere Weaver, Jahieim Ramsey, Jadore House, Zaliyah, Kareem and Hakeem Gariba, Dai’Lisa House, Amiyah, Kayleigh and Elias Snell and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Her life will be celebrated on Friday, July 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 N. 17th St., with viewing 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees.

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