Gloria Mae Edwards

May 9, 1931 - April 25, 2022

Gloria Mae Edwards (Ericson), age 90, of New Castle, DE, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born May 9, 1931. Gloria graduated from Wilson College. She had a diverse work history starting out at Dupont. Gloria then worked at Regal Heights Nursing Home, General Foods, and various banks before working part-time at the Bear Library. In all of her endeavors she was a valued employee. Gloria was a kind, gentle, and intelligent woman who was devoted to her Lord, family, and friends. Gloria was a member of Union United Methodist Church and loved to sing in the choir. She and her children used to enjoy dinner and fellowship after church with each taking a turn to treat the others. Gloria enjoyed crocheting and knitting and even though she was left-handed, she learned to crochet by her right-handed mother and could use either hand to crochet and knit. In later years, she used her talents to crochet over 400 caps for the Caps for Cancer Society and donated them to the Helen Graham Cancer Center. Gloria liked to read and do crossword puzzles and enjoyed the companionship of her loving cats: Buffy, Cari, D.J. In her younger years, she enjoyed travel with her daughter and son in their camper. She and her children made many happy memories together. She had many adventures with her daughter including traveling, eating out, and going to the movies. They built a beautiful life together. Gloria had a lovely Christmas cactus that bloomed only at Christmas time. However, in the days preceding Gloria’s death, it bloomed again with a single bloom, giving the family a sign of her impending homegoing, peace, and comfort. Gloria is survived by her children, Nancy Edwards of Delaware, and David Edwards (Angela) of South Carolina; granddaughter, Natalie Sophia “Sophie”; brothers, David Ericson of Cape May, New Jersey and Karl Ericson of New Hope, Pennsylvania; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Edwards; parents, Major Joseph and Mildred Ericson; and brothers, Joseph Ericson Jr. and Robert Ericson. A visitation will take place on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 10-11 AM at Union United Methodist Church, 345 School Bell Rd, Bear, DE 19701, followed by a celebration of life at 11 AM. Burial will be private. To send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com