Gloria Hartford

October 16, 2021

Gloria Hartford entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the age of 83 surrounded by family. She is survived by her 6 children: Isabell (Jerry) Edwards Ivory, Ervin Ray, Lori, Lorraine, and Kawenee (Quitman) Hartford, 1 sister Emmacee Rayfield, 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 1 godchild, Tiara Barker, a host of nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in laws and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard Minor, Annie Bell Brooks, her sons Edward and Timothy Hartford, 1 grandchild Dashawn Hartford, and 1 sister Isabell Minor. Relatives, friends of the family, Pastors, employers of the hospitality industry, the Winingder family, Touro Hospital and the rest of the community connected with Gloria are invited to attend the Funeral Service at The Loving Four Baptist Tabernacle at 2900 Thalia St. New Orleans, LA 70113 on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 9:00 am with Pastor Willie B. Morris of New Bethel House of Hope Church, Houston, Texas. Officiant. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am. Due to COVID-19, masks are enforced. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.