Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina

Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards

February 11, 1944 - May 5, 2026 (82 years old)

Charlotte, North Carolina

Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina

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A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral and Cremation,

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Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards

February 11, 1944 - May 5, 2026 (82 years old)

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards of Charlotte, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 82, on May 5, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gloria Yvonne Woods Richards to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louise Smart McKenzie and Henry Mitchell; and her siblings, Ada Challenger, Rebecca Odom, Norman Woods and Leroy Woods.

She is survived by: her children, Gia Richards-Byrd (Kevin) and Emanuel Tyrone Richards (Sandra Michelle Richards) of Greensboro; her grandchildren, Gabrielle Shavuo, Kayla Byrd, Kamryn Byrd, Kol Byrd, Ronisha Richards and Asyia Miller; and her siblings, Richard Woods (Wiletha Woods), Albertha Wallace and Joyce Creque. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral and Cremation,



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May 23

Visitation

Simpson Gillespie United Methodist Church
3545 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216

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May 23

Celebration of life

Simpson Gillespie United Methodist Church
3545 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216

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