Gloria Smith died at the age of 97 after a brief illness. Gloria was originally from New York City but moved to Southern California at a young age where she lived her entire life, first in the greater Los Angeles area and then in San Diego when in 1986 her husband, Steve, retired. Gloria and Steve were married for almost 52 years, and they were fiercely devoted to each other. Always the life of the party and a good friend to many, Gloria will be remembered for her effervescent personality and contagious laugh.
She is survived by her sons Jeff, Randy, and Greg as well as 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
