Mrs. Gloria Phillip-Pinckney

Gloria Phillip-Pinckney Was born June 30, 1938, to Emma (Allen) & Henry Elliott, in Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY and was sent to her eternal home on June 3, 2025, in Valley Hospice House, Fayetteville, NC. She is preceded by her parents, (husband) Eugene Pinckney, (brother) Mark Elliott, (sister) Ruth Crabb. As a child Gloria attended school in Cumberland County and as a teenager relocated to Brooklyn, NY graduating from Girls HS in 1955. After graduating she immediately began her career with Bell Atlantic Telephone Company “Ma Bell” now known as Verizon retiring after for 30 years. Through her tenure at Bell Atlantic, she was recognized for her commitment, skills and strong work ethic. As a child Gloria attended Antioch & Zion Wall FWB Churches. As a young lady Gloria joined Victory Temple Baptist Church, sung in the choir and was a devout member there for many years. After Bishop Glover passed Gloria joined Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY and remained a faithful member until she returned to Fayetteville, NC over 20 years ago. Gloria then joined Piney Grove FWB and actively participated until her death. On many Sundays Gloria pressed her way to church to receive the message of spiritual nourishment from Pastor Haire and his ministry. Gloria was an advent traveler around the world including many tropical islands. She was outspoken sassy and “Never Met a Stranger”. Gloria would meet someone on a cruise and the next year they would be friends and cruising together. Her spirit was infectious. Shortly after moving to Fayetteville, she joined the Sassy Women Red Hatter organization and continued making lifelong friends and traveling. Gloria was dearly loved by her daughter and family. She was loved and admired by her friends. She was a shining light in the eyes of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Gloria’s journey on this earth was marked by love compassion and unwavering faith in God. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends and many more lives touched by her. Gloria will be remembered for the vibrant way she lived her life and the profound impact she had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. The family would like to thank Karen Moore, Jackie Forest, Joyce Bowden, Teresa McLaurin, all the caregivers from the caregiver agency and a very special cousin Jeannie Williams for all their love and support. Gloria is survived by her loving daughter, Ha-Isha Ward (Dawan Ward), sister, Dorothy Roeback, nephews Eric Elliott (Kathy Waldo Elliott), Jermaine Goodwin (Tina), Michael, Tony & Kareem Elliott, one grandson, Xavier Ward and a host of other dearly loved great nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Gloria Phillip-Pinckney

June 30, 1938 - June 3, 2025