Gloria Shores
March 24, 2020
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Gloria (Shaw) Shores, age 68, of Des Moines Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Gloria was born August 3, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, second daughter to Ronald and Ruth (Croom) Shaw. Gloria had five sisters: Charlotte, Carol, Elizabeth, Diana, and Adrian.
Gloria married Raymond Hill who preceded her in death. In 1984, she married Mark Shores, who also preceded her in death.
Gloria raised five children and one granddaughter.
Gloria attended Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her life she was active and loved running and playing softball. Throughout Gloria’s life she worked at Ford Motor Company and held various job positions. Gloria was very creative. She made her own jewelry and loved to create frames for the vast number of pictures and caricatures that she had of her children, family, and friends.
Gloria was a faithful member of the Jehovah Witnesses for more than 42 years. Her religion and strong faith in God were very important to her and led her to encourage others. She enjoyed sharing scriptures and giving biblical testimonies. Throughout her life she introduced many to her faith.
Gloria was such a free-spirit. She loved to explore- whether walking around or driving a from place to place seeking adventure. She moved to Des Moines, Iowa in February 2014, where she loved the comforts of the area.
Gloria was a caring and loving person who loved to sing and entertain with family and friends. Throughout her life, Gloria had many friends who were very fond of her. Gloria’s radiant smile, infectious personality, and humor were always a delight.
Gloria is survived by her children, Gerald B. Shaw (Tonya), Anthony M. Shaw, Louise Q. Davis (Michael); and a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and a host of treasured friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Gwendolyn Eileen Shaw, Kimberly Ruth Strahan, and her parents, Ronald and Ruth.
In light of the development of the COVID-19 precautions, no public visitation will be held. A memorial service of a celebration of Gloria’s life will be held in Chicago, IL at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Frank and Claudia Kwakwa
05/31/2020
Dear Louise (Davis Family), we are so sorry for your loss. We can tell your mom was a beautiful person both inside and out. May the memory of her life in faithful service to Jehovah comfort you at this time. We cant wait to meet her in the new world to come. Love you all.
Stephanie
04/12/2020
To my aunt, I love you and missing you dearly. We never got the chance to do that shopping we talked about. When you came around it was soo much fun, your smile those looks you gave, you singing & dancing. All I can do now is think about those good times and you always calling me by that special name. I love you auntie wish you could still be here with us. Love you cousins. STAY STRONG Because she was.
The Colliers
04/10/2020
As precious as life is, it hardens my heart how quickly it may go! I didnt know Mrs. Shores personally but I can see how loved she was! I know how hard it is to lose someone in death but I can tell you that Jehovah God has something special for each and every last friend, family and even associate of Mrs. Shores. Rev. 21:3,4 says With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. What a blessing it will be to welcome her back with open arms! I will get to meet her and tell her how loved and missed she was! This is a real promise! Lets hold on to it together! Much Love ??
Vargas Family
04/08/2020
There are no words to express the sadness we feel for you. Nothing can prepare us for the death of a loved one, and the fact that it hurts so much shows us that it is not part of Gods original plan for mankind. But we all look forward to the day when well have welcome home gatherings for all the ones weve lost, including Gloria. May the God of all mercies strengthen you at this time. ~Psalm 34:18,19
Ty & Teres Norman Jr
04/06/2020
Hearing this makes my heart hurt very bad. Sis Shores and I spent so many good days in field service. Louise, I havent forgotten your sister Kim, I love you women and admire your love for the ministry. Your moms beautiful smile. I always thought that she had beautiful eyes also. She was a gorgeous woman inside and out. We only get one mom just the thought of losing her is traumatizing. I can only imagine the heartbreak. Sis Shores is asleep now in Jehovahs loving memory. Jehovah will wake her up soon. The way things are going we will see her in the very, very near future. Please take care of your mental and emotional health... Rejoice in the hope of the resurrection and new world. Endure under tribulation of losing such a special mom. Persevere in prayer for continued faith and courage. We love you guys so much! Romans 12:12
Jackie latimore
04/06/2020
Sorry for the loss of your grandma. Soon we will see all our dear loved ones the work of his own hands whom he has a longing. A promise from Jehovah who cannot lie or die
Shonda Brown
04/03/2020
Louise lm so sorry to hear the sad news, about your mom if she is anything like you what a beautiful person , l look forward to seeing her in the new world . Jehovah promises to swallow up death forever.??May Jehovah comfort you and your family at this time.
Lisa
04/03/2020
I am so very sorry to hear about Gloria. Our families go so far back. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May Jehovah help you at this difficult time and may we all keep our eyes to the very near future when tears of pain will change to tears of gladness when we welcome Gloria back to a perfect life on earth in paradise.
Dale White
04/03/2020
About Gloria: A feisty,attractive,intelligentarticulate and thought-provoking "Sister!" Who definitely made a impression on us! Will be greatly missed for a short time. JEHOVAH GOD will remember her for the "work" she put in for his name. We will see her again real soon! JEHOVAH through CHRIST will provide us ALL with the Mercy,Comfort and Love to endure these Dark times and Madness! All please go to JW.ORG website type in "What Is GOD'S KINGDOM Video"(watch) It lasts 3:15 After viewing (read) JOHN 8:32.Gloria is now sleeping. When she wakes-up,she will be in paradise! Pray to see her there... SO BE IT
Debby McNeal-Little
04/03/2020
Dear Gerald, Anthony and Louise, my prayers are with you and all the family during this enormous grief. Jehovah promises that he will be close to the brokenhearted (Ps 34:18). I pray that Jehovahs holy spirit will give you all the strength beyond what is normal to endure. This is a terrible pain to lose a mother and Jehovah is aware of your deep distress (Ps 31:7) and he will help you while you are distressed (Ps 20:1,2). Only Jehovah can do what no human can do. The most powerful God in the universe will stand by your right and he will grasp it with all his might; he will help you get through this time (Isa 41:10, 13) because Jehovah is the God of all comfort (1 Cor 1:3). How grateful we are for a loving God that knows what we need before we even ask (Rom 8:26,27). Jehovah will be delighted to call Gloria, Wake Up! and she will answer, Here I Am! How we all wait for the day of Life, Without End, At Last!
Sharon Boyd
04/03/2020
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Gerald Shaw and the Shaw and Shores family. May God Strengthen you during this most difficult time. My prayers are with you!
Juanita Wells
04/03/2020
I want to extend my deepest sympathy. GloriaYour and I were very close, I want you all to know how much she loved her family. She really hoped that one day her family would all be together in Paradise with her.
Her Aunt Juanita
Alice J. DYER
04/03/2020
To the family members of Gloria Shores,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dear loved one. Although I share her belief, according to the word of God at Acts 24:15, that there's going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous, I still will miss her dearly. Jesus referred to his friend Lazarus, when Lazarus was deceased, as being in a deep sleep. I await the time when he will call to Gloria Shores by name and say," Gloria Shores stand up", as he awakens her from the deep sleep of death where there is no pain or sorrow, no memory of the past or the present. Ecclesiastes 9:4. Until then, my fond memories of her will keep her alive in my heart. My love goes out to her children,Louise,Gerald, Anthony, and all the grandchildren, and family members and friends. May Jehovah bless you all and give you peace. 1st Corinthians 1:3,4.
Sincerely,
Alice Dyer
Starr
04/03/2020
My condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Continue to pray and hold fast to Jehovah for love, support and comfort during your time of bereavement.
TJB & HB
04/03/2020
Our Love and prayers will continue in behalf of your family's loss and the gaining of strength. We are here for you always.