Gloria Mauk Glover

October 13, 1944 - July 23, 2020

Gloria was born at home on Friday the 13th, during a blizzard, in 1944 to Jesse and Pauline Mauk of Hagerstown, MD. Her brother, Jesse, preceded his sister in death after a long Naval career. In her youth, Gloria was an active member of the Girl Scouts, youth group, and was an avid fan of the pool - when she wasn’t reading a favorite book or roller skating. She also spent time as a youth counselor at the River Valley Ranch, were her love of horses grew. Gloria also played volleyball and basketball while attending North High in Hagerstown. Gloria graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1968 from the Washington Bible College, where she made many lifelong friends joined by their fellowship and love of Christ. Gloria started working for Christianity Today and made her church home at the Barcroft Bible Church, where she met and married her loving husband, Carl, of 50 years. They complemented each other in the choir – Carl, a Bass, and Gloria, an Alto. Gloria also enjoyed playing the piano and organ. Before passing this worldly life, Gloria and Carl were members of the Lighthouse Baptist Church, were they continued their active fellowship in Christ through active participation in Sunday School, choir, and senior activities. Gloria became a loving mother in December 1971 with the birth of Robert. Gloria was also a 29 year full-time substitute teacher with the Fairfax County Schools, mainly at Hayfield Secondary School. Additionally, she was a past president of the Parent Teacher Student Association and Athletic Supporters. Gloria was both a police wife and mother, which caused many sleepless nights, but she always managed to never show her worry. It may have been, Carl and Robert who were more worried about her trying out new “hobbies”, such as, learning to ride a motorcycle. Gloria is survived by her husband, Carl and son, Robert.