Gloria Ann Walls was born on the day of November 8th in the year 1950 in Athens, Texas. Proud daughter of Walter Lee Irving Sr. and Tiny B. Irving. and family decided to move to Dallas, Texas. She graciously lived to be 68 years old. Glorias upbringing stems in the middle of a time of trials, tribulation, adaptation, improvisation, and Triumph. Over time she became known also as Ms. Gloria Irving,  Ms. Gloria, Momma G, Ms. Childress, and Ms. Walls.

Gloria Ann attended James Madison High School. As a child Gloria attended the Church of Living God, and Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church as an adult. Gloria continued her maturity going further to Velma Bs Beauty School ... proudly graduating - Class of 1978. It was not too long thereafter she strived for more. With the dedicated help of her husband Mr. Leroy Walls she opened up her very own beauty salon business. There shoulder-to-shoulder with her faithful coworker, friend, and business partner Vivian Hollins; sustained a 35-year career serving our people. Masters of her eyes and the hands that beautify our beauty. Professionals 10 to18 hour days standing firm on those feet,  often occupying weekends year after year. During these times of learning and progress she always remained in close proximity and in close contact with her siblings Brothers - Rufus Moore, Walter Lee Irving Jr, Sister -  Hattie Irving. All the siblings to have a niche with nurturing each other which served as a fine blessing during their time here together.

While building and maintaining a firm and rock like presence in Dallas she was blessed with four Sons - Van Childress, Marlon Jones-Childress, Benjamin Jones-Childress, and Leroy Walls Jr.

Gloria referred to her four Sons simply as " My 4 Boyz ". She was proud and protective like that of an Alpha female lion.

The birth of her four Sons marked the continuation of her extraordinary legacy. Gloria Ann has a strong base of grandchildren. (V Childress) Tyler Childress, Shelton Childress, Justin Childress, Jakari Ross (B Childress) Ke'Borschea Rusk, Dominique Childress, Benjamin Childress Jr., Shamya Childress, Zion Williams, (M Childress) Leeana Childress, Madison La'Gloria Childress, (L Walls) Leroy Walls, Briyawna Walls, Jahzara Walls. This woman chooses to be a grandmother like no other.

Who is this woman? 1st.. She is a beautiful beautiful smile. This woman is naturally beautiful. She had the most amazing head of thick hair. She hardly ever wore any makeup. However she stayed ready. She'd keep at least one stick of red shaded lipstick. The thing was just as fast as she could flash her smile she could take it away, she didn't play. See was serious, loyal, dependable, giving, and authenticity  beyond silver and gold. Gloria Ann loved hard. Even though you may not like how she came across, ... you knew she had your back. That is a true talent. This lovely lady was equipped with nature's keen senses, she could spot a person who was full of it. Just as well, she could detect and reciprocate who is genuine. She fell quietly in love with hosting for the family at gatherings throughout the decades. She a self taught mean chef. She could really cook. I mean really cook, cookbooks on top of cookbooks. Her mother Tiny B. and younger Sister Hattie where all Neck and neck on who made the best Kool-Aide. Fill me up. On Thanksgivings and holidays she made them mean everything. It united the family. And she can make every holiday feel special and meaningful; decorations and all no matter how she felt.

She also fell in love with fighting for the community. No one will ever forget her high-energy and preserverance in saving the Senior Citizens Center at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center from being closed by city officials (2018/2019). Masking any illness most of the time. She loved everybody so much, that she didn't want to worry anybody. Gloria had so much love that .... anyone was welcome to sit at the table with the spades and tonk Master. Gloria garnished the the respect of many over her 68 years. Three Musketeers as close friends Peggy Cox, Mary Rambo, and Gloria Ann where called way back. A giant barrel full of names of unique friends... from Brenda to Davetta, to Dottie, Cookie and Kolleen, Dans and Maxine and Green and Glen & Joes'. and on. and on... to Cadillacs; to Cadillac after Cadillac after Cadillac after cadillac. Gloria rolled hard. This woman kept nice friends and nice rides. Grandbabies sleep easy when cadillacs glide. She liked travelling long trips and short trips. To her all trips are good trips. She would go go as much as she could. This created Heartfelt networks abroad that shared each others shoulders to lean on.

It's hard to believe after all she's done ... she never forgot to pray.

This woman has the ability to tell you directly or indirectly now that you're on the clock. Do all that you can do. And be the best person that you can be.

Ms. Walls has exceeded expectations  and impressed all.

GLORIA ANN WALLS