Gloria Jean Woods-Parker, age 71, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  She was born on June 27, 1952 in Ripley, TN.  She loved cooking for her family and friends; and she enjoyed dancing and spending time with all of her grandkids.

Preceding her in death is her father, Ralph Curry; and her brothers, Henry, Ralph, Warren and Ronnie.

Gloria leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Sarah Major Cooper; children, Patricia (Keith) Garner, Thomas (Richele) Woods, Ebony Leaphart and Samuel (Ashley) Woods; sisters, Janette, Cathy, Leslie, Sharon and Angela (Larry) Mallory; grandkids, Dontez, Quoya, Tanjaneeka, Kierra, Michael, Haley, Thomasina, Thomas, Desiree, Sierra, Kartier, Kace & Karli, Sinatra "Joe", Sanaa, Samuel "Lil Sam" and Daeshona, followed by a host of great grandkids,  cousins, nieces and nephews.