Gloria Wilson
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Mrs. Gloria Elaine Weedon, 91, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at home. She was the longest living and last of her immediate family.
Gloria was born in Frederick on March 14, 1930 to the late William O. Lee, Sr. and Vivian Holland Lee. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. Gloria retired in 1987 from the former Atomic Energy Commission (now Dept. of Energy.) Her last position was Housekeeping Supervisor. Gloria was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she served on several committees including the Carnival Committee, Usher Board, Trustee Board, VBS staff and Golden Connection. She was also a member of the South End Coalition and the Friends of Mullinix Park.
Gloria was an extraordinary mother and grandmother. She put her two daughters through college on a single mother's salary and helped her son with his business and personal endeavors. The highlight of her life was becoming a "Grandma." She absolutely and unconditionally loved her grandson, Michael. Gloria loved to travel. She and her late companion, Ruben Burnett, visited 48 of the 50 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), Europe, Africa, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Gloria is survived by three loving children; Lynda Weedon Bowie (Kenneth) and Juanita Weedon Livingston (Steven) of Frederick, and Michael E. Weedon (Denise) of Gettysburg; grandson, Michael A. Weedon of Charlotte, NC; bonus grandson Curtis Tynes, Jr. of Frederick; nieces, Sheila Scales (Robert) of Atlanta, Carolyn Lee-Smith (Paul) of Boyds, MD and Christy Lee of Pennsylvania; nephews, Clifford Lee II of Frederick and Hugh Lee of Virginia; sister-in-law, Mary C. Lee of Frederick; special Lee cousins; devoted friends, Ruth Brown, Kay Davis, Connie Dickerson and Lola Williams; compassionate caregiver, Shirley Jackson Ellis and special neighbors, James and Emma Naylor.
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by, her sister, Bernice Lee Adkins; her brothers, William O. Lee, Jr. and Clifford E. Lee; two nieces, two nephews, several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and loving companion Ruben Burnett.
Homegoing services will be held Sat, April 17, 2021 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Viewing: 9:30am - 11am, Family Hour: 10 -11 am, Service: 11 am. Due to Covid restrictions, the funeral service will be private however, livestreamed at https://www.garylrollinsfuneralhome.com/. Final resting place, Fairview Cemetery