Gloria Mae Bowen Gibson
December 11, 1938 – March 19, 2025
Gloria Mae Bowen Gibson, 86, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at her assisted living home in Dunkirk, with her daughter Alice by her side. She was born on December 11, 1938, in Prince Frederick, MD, to Dorothy (Norfolk) and William Glenn Bowen. A lifelong resident of Calvert County, Gloria embraced her community and left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
Gloria graduated from Calvert High School and was honored as the very first Calvert County Fair Queen, a testament to her grace and charm. On June 14, 1958, she married the love of her life, Richard Carl Gibson, with whom she shared a devoted partnership. Together, they raised their beloved daughter, Alice Dawn Gibson.
In the 1960s, Gloria worked in civil service at Andrews Air Force Base before transitioning to the legal field, where she worked for several attorneys in Prince Frederick throughout the 1970s and 1980s. She retired in 2005 from the law firm of Tom Axley, Esq., having built a reputation for professionalism and dedication.
Gloria was an active and devoted member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, where she served as a volunteer bookkeeper. She had a passion for bingo, playing cards at Huntingtown United Methodist Church, senior bus trips, and dining out with friends. A voracious reader, she especially enjoyed romance novels.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Gibson, and her brothers, Donald, Frank, and Michael Bowen. She is survived by her only child, Alice Gibson Suhosky, and her husband, Dave; her three grandsons, Justin Hickman and his wife, Crystal, of Fort Benning, GA, Nicholas Suhosky of Annapolis, MD, and Matthew Suhosky of Boston, MA; and two cherished great-grandchildren, Serenity Rose Hickman and Damian Hickman. She is also survived by her niece, Lori Jean Ferranti and nephew Kevin Lee Bowen.
Gloria’s family deeply appreciated the compassionate and attentive care she received at Miss Mamie’s Assisted Living of Yellow Bank in Dunkirk, MD. Donations in Gloria’s name can be made to Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department will be appreciated.
Visitation
Friday, March 28, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Services
- Memorial Service
Friday, March 28, 2025
11:00 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department
4030 Old Town Road
PO Box 482
Huntingtown, MD 20639
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21 Mar 2025
12:48pm
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Gloria. Miss Gloria was very special to me. I met her through Calvert Elks. We enjoyed each other at the Elks and we spent a lot of time outside of the Elks; going to lunches, going shopping at Walmart, and just spending time together talking about the old old days in Calvert county. She made me laugh and she gave me wise feedback. I love her very very much. She’s a special friend to me and always will be in my heart and soul, and I know you’re in heaven now with your beautiful husband, but you always will be beside me, and I can just look over and see you smile and make me laugh. I’m very thankful for our friendship that we had, and I’m so happy that we spent time together. I love you, miss Gloria, and thank you for everything. You brought a light in my life and I’ll never forget you. Love you always, Donnie, Dawn, Donnie, and Gracie.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
23 Mar 2025
4:38pm
She loved you and your family Dawn. Thank you for all the kind words. I thank you for always being so nice to her and if I couldn’t do something, she would call you and you never failed to help her out, never. You were always there for her. She is back with daddy, I know that makes her happy so that makes me happy. God bless her!
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
21 Mar 2025
4:09pm
Alice, Dave & family
Both of us have suffered a major loss this past week. But together we will help each other get through this. You know I am here for you, and you and Dave have always been there for me.
It’s sill hard for me every time I look next door and see Carl and Gloria’s empty house. They have lived there for as long as I can remember. nd some of my best memories were when we were all together. So much has changed in the neighborhood where it used to be all family and relatives. And you know I don’t adjust to change very well.
I will wrap this up by just saying, I miss Gloria being next door every day. And Alice, I hope you and Dave stay put for at least a little while longer. Just long enough for me to adjust (about 20 years should do it).
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
23 Mar 2025
4:14pm
My sweet Jack. Mom loved you very much. She loved it when you went with us to Ocean City. It never was the same without you. We do have a lot of wonderful, precious memories. Just thinking about a few of them can make me laugh out loud. Dave and I are not going anywhere anytime soon. And if we do go, I’m dragging you with me. I love you Jack!
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
21 Mar 2025
4:49pm
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Gloria. For many years we all looked forward to Gloria coming to Huntingtown United Methodist Church to play Hand, Knee and Foot. She loved to play that game and was really good at playing cards….I would say close to being a Card Shark. She was fun to play with and could keep you laughing. We were so sad when she fell and wasn’t able to play cards with us anymore. She is in Heaven with her dear husband Carl and our Good Lord. RIP Gloria With Deepest Sympathy Bob and Theresa Trott
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
26 Mar 2025
7:52am
Thank you Theresa for your kind words. Mom loved playing cards. She tried numerous times to explain that hand and foot game. It just sounded like some childhood disease to me. Bottom line – she enjoyed being with friends. She did miss daddy so much. I will miss her terribly but she is so happy now being back with him. That brings my heart much comfort and joy.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
21 Mar 2025
5:11pm
Sending my sincere Condolences to Alice and the Family of Gloria. Sometimes l was her Cashier at Giant when she did her shopping.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
26 Mar 2025
7:56am
Sylvia, it was good seeing you yesterday. Every time I saw you, you were always so kind and asked about mom, always. Thank you for that. She will be greatly missed. I have many good memories of her and daddy. They are back together and I know this does make mom very happy.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
21 Mar 2025
10:36pm
Your Mom, our Aunt Gloria. Roy has so many wonderful memories of you, your dad and your mom, growing up next door. We were chatting tonight and reminiscing through the years of Christmas Eve gatherings, crabs and picnics with croquet and your dad’s delicious homemade ice cream. So many great memories and I feel blessed to have shared many of them over the last 48+ years with Roy and your family. Whenever we traveled home to Calvert County, we always popped over to visit with her. We will miss her laugh, her jokes and she would give the best hugs. We send you healing prayers and we know she is with your dad, watching over all of your family. We both love you.
City
Dadeville
State
Alabama
23 Mar 2025
4:09pm
We do have great memories that is for sure. Mom will be greatly missed but I know she is in heaven telling daddy just what to do! Love you Roy and Debbie!
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
23 Mar 2025
2:11pm
Alice and family. I am truly sorry for your loss. She was a sweet person. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
City
Virginia Beach
State
Virginia
26 Mar 2025
7:58am
Thank you Janet. It was a rough week for the Gibson family as you well know. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
23 Mar 2025
3:09pm
I am sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was always so cheerful at church activities. We send our sincere condolences to the family.
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
26 Mar 2025
8:11am
Thank you so much.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
23 Mar 2025
3:38pm
Our hearts are broken for Miss Gloria’s passing. She always had a smile on her face and was always very pleasant to be around. Mike always enjoyed her coconut pound cake that she would make him around the Christmas holidays. We will also miss her at the HVFD bingo’s! She LOVED her bingo nights!
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
26 Mar 2025
8:03am
Robin, she loved your husband. She loved the entire Wells family. We go back many many many years. She enjoyed making him that coconut pound cake. And did she love her bingo or what. I called her the bingo queen and whatever you do – do not sit in her place at the fire department. She truly loved everyone at HVFD. Everyone was good to her and when I had to call them, Mike always showed up. I will never forget the kindness and respect showed to mom.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
24 Mar 2025
9:47am
Alice,
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Mary and Jeff Anderson
26 Mar 2025
8:12am
Thank you so much Mary and Jeff. Hugs to you.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
24 Mar 2025
10:29am
Gloria and I started working together in 1967. She was at Tom Rymer’s office and I joined her to do the State Attorney’s work and remained there until 1971 when I moved to Courthouse. We remained friends and I brought her to work, and Alice to Calverton every day. She was a great friend and we have lots of memories over the years. Gloria always looked so good and was such a hard worker. I thank God I had the opportunity to have known her and to be able to call her my friend. Mary Gott
City
Solomons
State
Maryland
26 Mar 2025
8:07am
Thank you so much. She certainly had fond memories of you and working in Prince Frederick. She did love her job. I too have fond memories of you. She will be greatly missed. Thank you Miss Mary for the kind words. Love and hugs to you.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
24 Mar 2025
7:04pm
Alice, sorry for the loss of your mom and my friend Gloria,
City
Dunkirk
State
Md
26 Mar 2025
8:14am
I’ve heard a lot about you Miss Patsy. Thank you for being so kind to her. She will be greatly missed.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
25 Mar 2025
1:51pm
Our sincere condolences to your family! We always had a good time when we saw your mom. She was so funny and always smiling.
City
St. Leonard
State
MD
26 Mar 2025
8:16am
She thought a lot of you Dwain. She could make people laugh. Sometimes I just never knew what would come out of her mouth. Thank you for the kind words.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
25 Mar 2025
6:50pm
I will never pass the house here on Cox Road without thinking of Carl and Gloria. So many memories through the years, a lot of fun times. Thinking about you Alice, my heart is with you.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
26 Mar 2025
8:17am
Thank you Joan. There are a lot of memories at that house. Mom will be truly missed by all.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
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I am so sorry to hear about Miss Gloria. Miss Gloria was very special to me. I met her through Calvert Elks. We enjoyed each other at the Elks and we spent a lot of time outside of the Elks; going to lunches, going shopping at Walmart, and just spending time together talking about the old old days in Calvert county. She made me laugh and she gave me wise feedback. I love her very very much. She’s a special friend to me and always will be in my heart and soul, and I know you’re in heaven now with your beautiful husband, but you always will be beside me, and I can just look over and see you smile and make me laugh. I’m very thankful for our friendship that we had, and I’m so happy that we spent time together. I love you, miss Gloria, and thank you for everything. You brought a light in my life and I’ll never forget you. Love you always, Donnie, Dawn, Donnie, and Gracie.
She loved you and your family Dawn. Thank you for all the kind words. I thank you for always being so nice to her and if I couldn’t do something, she would call you and you never failed to help her out, never. You were always there for her. She is back with daddy, I know that makes her happy so that makes me happy. God bless her!
Alice, Dave & family
Both of us have suffered a major loss this past week. But together we will help each other get through this. You know I am here for you, and you and Dave have always been there for me.
It’s sill hard for me every time I look next door and see Carl and Gloria’s empty house. They have lived there for as long as I can remember. nd some of my best memories were when we were all together. So much has changed in the neighborhood where it used to be all family and relatives. And you know I don’t adjust to change very well.
I will wrap this up by just saying, I miss Gloria being next door every day. And Alice, I hope you and Dave stay put for at least a little while longer. Just long enough for me to adjust (about 20 years should do it).
My sweet Jack. Mom loved you very much. She loved it when you went with us to Ocean City. It never was the same without you. We do have a lot of wonderful, precious memories. Just thinking about a few of them can make me laugh out loud. Dave and I are not going anywhere anytime soon. And if we do go, I’m dragging you with me. I love you Jack!
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Gloria. For many years we all looked forward to Gloria coming to Huntingtown United Methodist Church to play Hand, Knee and Foot. She loved to play that game and was really good at playing cards….I would say close to being a Card Shark. She was fun to play with and could keep you laughing. We were so sad when she fell and wasn’t able to play cards with us anymore. She is in Heaven with her dear husband Carl and our Good Lord. RIP Gloria With Deepest Sympathy Bob and Theresa Trott
Thank you Theresa for your kind words. Mom loved playing cards. She tried numerous times to explain that hand and foot game. It just sounded like some childhood disease to me. Bottom line – she enjoyed being with friends. She did miss daddy so much. I will miss her terribly but she is so happy now being back with him. That brings my heart much comfort and joy.
Sending my sincere Condolences to Alice and the Family of Gloria. Sometimes l was her Cashier at Giant when she did her shopping.
Sylvia, it was good seeing you yesterday. Every time I saw you, you were always so kind and asked about mom, always. Thank you for that. She will be greatly missed. I have many good memories of her and daddy. They are back together and I know this does make mom very happy.
Your Mom, our Aunt Gloria. Roy has so many wonderful memories of you, your dad and your mom, growing up next door. We were chatting tonight and reminiscing through the years of Christmas Eve gatherings, crabs and picnics with croquet and your dad’s delicious homemade ice cream. So many great memories and I feel blessed to have shared many of them over the last 48+ years with Roy and your family. Whenever we traveled home to Calvert County, we always popped over to visit with her. We will miss her laugh, her jokes and she would give the best hugs. We send you healing prayers and we know she is with your dad, watching over all of your family. We both love you.
We do have great memories that is for sure. Mom will be greatly missed but I know she is in heaven telling daddy just what to do! Love you Roy and Debbie!
Alice and family. I am truly sorry for your loss. She was a sweet person. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Janet. It was a rough week for the Gibson family as you well know. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me.
I am sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was always so cheerful at church activities. We send our sincere condolences to the family.
Thank you so much.
Our hearts are broken for Miss Gloria’s passing. She always had a smile on her face and was always very pleasant to be around. Mike always enjoyed her coconut pound cake that she would make him around the Christmas holidays. We will also miss her at the HVFD bingo’s! She LOVED her bingo nights!
Robin, she loved your husband. She loved the entire Wells family. We go back many many many years. She enjoyed making him that coconut pound cake. And did she love her bingo or what. I called her the bingo queen and whatever you do – do not sit in her place at the fire department. She truly loved everyone at HVFD. Everyone was good to her and when I had to call them, Mike always showed up. I will never forget the kindness and respect showed to mom.
Alice,
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Mary and Jeff Anderson
Thank you so much Mary and Jeff. Hugs to you.
Gloria and I started working together in 1967. She was at Tom Rymer’s office and I joined her to do the State Attorney’s work and remained there until 1971 when I moved to Courthouse. We remained friends and I brought her to work, and Alice to Calverton every day. She was a great friend and we have lots of memories over the years. Gloria always looked so good and was such a hard worker. I thank God I had the opportunity to have known her and to be able to call her my friend. Mary Gott
Thank you so much. She certainly had fond memories of you and working in Prince Frederick. She did love her job. I too have fond memories of you. She will be greatly missed. Thank you Miss Mary for the kind words. Love and hugs to you.
Alice, sorry for the loss of your mom and my friend Gloria,
I’ve heard a lot about you Miss Patsy. Thank you for being so kind to her. She will be greatly missed.
Our sincere condolences to your family! We always had a good time when we saw your mom. She was so funny and always smiling.
She thought a lot of you Dwain. She could make people laugh. Sometimes I just never knew what would come out of her mouth. Thank you for the kind words.
I will never pass the house here on Cox Road without thinking of Carl and Gloria. So many memories through the years, a lot of fun times. Thinking about you Alice, my heart is with you.
Thank you Joan. There are a lot of memories at that house. Mom will be truly missed by all.