Gloria J. Craig

Gloria J. Craig was born on June 17, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Odelle and George Craig. Gloria was the second eldest of four children. In 1960, her family returned to her mother's hometown of Montgomery, Alabama where they lived until they relocated to Detroit, Michigan in 1967. Gloria became a long-term resident of Detroit where she attended Fews Elementary, Booker T. Washington Elementary and Middle Schools, and graduated from Northwestern High School. Pursuant to graduating high school, Gloria attended Michigan State University where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. A lifelong learner, Gloria continued to pursue her education and obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2001. Early in her career as a Social Worker for the State of Michigan, Gloria was a passionate advocate for children and youth and a member of the National Association for Social Workers. Later in her career and until her retirement, Gloria worked as a Department Analyst in the Contracts Management Unit and in 2012 received a Service Recognition Award from the Department of Human Services for 35 years of "Dedicated Public Service to the People of the State of Michigan". In her leisure time, Gloria (Cookie) enjoyed sewing, crocheting, journaling and spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid traveler and continually educated herself about health and wellness. Known for her infectious smile and laugh, Gloria was a sweetheart that could easily lift your spirits. She positively impacted hundreds of lives and will be missed immensely. Gloria J. Craig passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at SKLD Nursing Facility in West Bloomfield, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her loving sisters, Georgia P. Howard and Sharon Craig-Calles and her cousin, Napoleon Howard III. She leaves to cherish her memory: her brother, Willie D. Craig and his wife Carolyn (Cookie's sister-in-law); her brother-in-law Hector Calles; her nephews, Eian Calles, Ashan Noble and his wife Tamica Cooks; her nieces, Bianca Glenn and Briana Craig; her great-nieces LaShawn and Shaela Cooks, Heaven McGrew Brown and her husband Aaron; her great-great niece Nevaeh Brown; her cousins, Napoleon Howard IV, Ross Howard, L'Tisha Mackey, Cheryl Lynn Howard, Crystal Solomon-Wright and her husband Damon, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 11:00 am until the time of the service 1:00 pm at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak.

Gloria J. Craig

June 17, 1952 - February 29, 2020