Gloria Dean Pender Obituary

We bid farewell to Gloria Dean Pender of Richmond, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 11, 2025 at the age of 77. Gloria Dean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Deacon Richard Bailey, Sr. and Deaconess Clara O. Bailey; and her sister Deaconess Brenda Turner. She is survived by: her children, Kevin Brown (Sherry), Michael Pender, Tara Pender and Justin Pender (Tyshea); her grandchildren, Camille, Dondre, Shiya, Rashawn, Cameron, Olivia and Bailey; her great grandchild Charis; her brothers, Rev. Richard Bailey, Jr. (Dorothy) and Dennis Bailey; her brother-in-law Rev. Elvin Turner; and her friend Ruben Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mimms Funeral Home

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