Gloria D.

Claud

Gloria Dean Claud 73, of Richmond, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born August 24, 1953 in Weldon, N.C. to the late Lover Rainey and Mattie McDaniel Rainey.

Gloria D. Claud. and Herbert C. Claud, Sr. were married for fifty-five years and devoted their lives to raising their children. She retired from McGuire VA Hospital and found joy in cooking, listening to R&B music and watching the Golden Girls. After her retirement. she and her husband enjoyed the life that they had built together.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Clarence Long. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Danielle Long; two sons, Herbert Jr. "Tony" (Stephanie) and Mandell Claud; one sister, Phyllis Rainey Brooks; four brothers, Alvin, Fred, Levern and Lover Rainey, Jr., a host of loving grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends who will forever carry their memories in their hearts.

A joint Memorial service for Herbert Sr. and Gloria will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 6 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Private. Livestreamingatscottsfuneralhome.com