Gloria Mae Jordan Hall was called to rest from the labors of the world on October 17, 2020, at the age of 81 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and she is now resting with her Heavenly Father and Savior. To the union of her late parents, Wilmer Jordan and Beatrice Sterling Jordan., her earthly life began November 26, 1938. Accepting Christ as her savior as a third grader, she was baptized by the late Reverend J. A. Hayes at the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where she was actively involved. Living on Southern University Campus for four years as a student, she attended and was confirmed as a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church and remained active until after her marriage to Fred Douglas Hall, her high school sweetheart, on November 23, 1963. "Believing that a family that prays together stays together," Gloria joined the Star Hill Baptist Church, under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend Huey P. Greene. A devoted, accomplished and enthusiastic educator-administrator, Gloria, an honor graduate of Scott Street Elementary and Capitol Junior-Senior High Schools, received a full four-year scholarship from Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in 1957, affording her tuition, books, room and board, along with other necessities for living on the campus of Southern University. In 1961, with honors, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Science, specializing in Chemistry, from Southern University. Immediately upon graduation, she became a mathematics teacher and assisted the Girls' Basketball coach at her Alma Mater, Capitol Junior Senior High School. Continuing her studies, Gloria was awarded a Master's Degree in Supervision and Administration, and later received more than 50 hours of further study from other universities in and out of the state. As a master teacher, she was selected to teach at the newly opened and integrated Tara High School in 1970. In 1980, Gloria was selected as Assistant Principal for Instruction at Zachary High School, retiring from there in 1996. Other employment included teaching in Upward Bound and the Headstart Supplement Programs at Southern University; Assistant Principal for Instruction at Belaire High School and as a Mathematics Interventionist at Istrouma High School and Crestworth Learning Academy. Professionally, Gloria, honored as an outstanding teacher and administrator, held membership and participated in local, state and national organizations including the National Education Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Louisiana Education Association, Louisiana Association of Educators, Louisiana Association of Principals, Parish Education Association, East Baton Rouge Council of Assistant Principals, Advisory Panel for Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program, and the Southern University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Professional Fraternity. She was recognized as an East Baton Rouge Parish Outstanding Assistant Principal. As an active and concerned citizen, she served on many committees, commissions and task forces, often selected for leadership roles. Gloria also served on many EBR Parish School Board Committees, including a Parish Superintendent Selection Committee. With unselfish devotion and distinguished service, Gloria's leadership positions in organizations included the first female president of Baranco-Clark Branch YMCA Board of Directors and the EBR Chapter of Southern University Alumni Federation. Active in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated since 1959, she attained Life Member and Golden Soror status as a member of Gamma Eta Omega Chapter where she served as president and in other leadership positions, attending national, regional and state conferences. Gloria was also a Life Member of the NAACP, Southern University National Alumni Association and the Capitol High School Alumni Association. A community activist, Gloria, was vice president of the Board of Directors of Volunteers in Public Schools and also served on its Advisory Board; president and secretary of the BR Council on Human Relations; president of 100 Black Women of Greater Baton Rouge; president of the BR Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Regional Parliamentarian; president of the Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation and a board member of LA Association for Sickle Cell Anemia; board member and secretary for the Community Association for the Welfare of School Children; Advisory Board Member for Baton Rouge Community College Learning Resource Center and she was a board member and secretary for the Louisiana New School Board of Directors. Gloria, a longtime member of Les Belles Femme Toujours Civic and Social Club, served in leadership roles and she was an active member with the Scarlet Gems with Purple Luster Chapter of the National Red Hat Society. She was a charter member and treasurer of Avant Garde Baton Rouge Chapter of The Society, Incorporated. An active volunteer with ExxonMobil Retirees Club, she instructed job-seeking applicants in mathematics and test-taking skills and she volunteered with the club at Knock Knock Children's Museum. Gloria and husband Fred enjoyed traveling via car, motorhome, air, rail, and water. Her travels carried her throughout most of the USA, Alaska; eight European Countries, Canada, Mexico, and the Eastern and Western Caribbean Islands. A member of the National African American Recreational Vehicles Association, Gloria chaired the National Scholarship Committee for many years. A charter member and officer of the Wheelin' Eagles RV Club, she and Fred, later joined the Rollin' Buccaneers RV Club where she served as secretary and in other leadership roles, receiving honorary status. To celebrate and cherish memories of her life are two sons, Fred Douglas Hall, Jr., and Farrell DeAngelo Hall, Sr. and wife Valarie; Granddaughter Jordan Marie Hall and her mother, Daughter-in-Law Michele; Grandsons Farrell, Jr., Twins Caleb and Christian, and Charles Hall; two sisters, Geraldine Jordan Duheart Barnes, Shirley Williams Robinson and Brothers-in-law Louis Hall and wife Ruther, and Joseph Hall and wife Katie; God-daughters Felicia Preston Jones, Shonda Stampley, Jerralynn Terrance and Christina Keys White and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son, parents, brother, Wilbert "Ace" Jordan, sisters Bernadine J. Duplantier and Sue Chrisentery and other relatives. Viewing will be held at Star Hill Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 starting at 9:00 am followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Interment at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Capital Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Forever in my heart, I miss you dearly my friend and mentor.
Patricia Thomas
Friend
October 18, 2022
Mrs. Gloria Hall was a very integral part of our EMYCORA Family!! Her presence, dedication, love and kindness has been truly missed. May God Bless her and her Loving Family!!
Larry D GALLOWAY
Friend
October 18, 2021
Mrs. Hall was such a sweet person and a wonderful teacher. I enjoyed her class in High school. The family is blessed with precious memories . Her life touched so many. We were all blessed to have crossed paths with her along life’s journey. You are gone, but will never be forgotten.
Lovingly, Jacqueline Richardson- Jack
Former Student ❤
Jacqueline Jack
Student
February 25, 2021
I was a student at Tara High in Ms. Hall's Algebra class. She was so sweet and thorough. She was so proper and classy. I loved the way she taught and i loved the way she made me feel valued in class. I started loving math for the first time in my life and I ended up graduating from LSU with a Finance Degree. I always wanted to tell her this story. I would see her pictures in the paper and thought that I would run into her one day. I actually expected to see her out and about since she was so involved in so many organizations. I hope she sees this from Heaven. I pray for Ms. Hall's Family and Friends and Colleagues. She was so beautiful inside and out. I remember her like yesterday. I was new to Tara High School in 11th grade, 1977, and she took me under her wing to learn algebra. I am forever grateful for God putting her in my life at Tara High School. She was extraordinary. I know there are so many people that must have loved her like I did. May God give her Family and Friends extra peace and comfort through this tremendous loss in the days and weeks ahead. Thank you Ms. Hall. You were so special to me and I carried that with me all of these years.
Terri Reese
Student
October 31, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am happy that I was afforded the opportunity to be a part of your life. Love always Bettie Coates Jefferson and family!♥
Bettie C Jefferson
Acquaintance
October 30, 2020
Mrs. Gloria Hall was an avid volunteer and Special Member with our ExxonMobil Retiree Group, EMYCORA. She was always first to volunteer with numerous events we had in the EBR community. She was an honorable, knowledgeable, specialist and communications person to the EMYCORA group and the EBR community we serve. She will be deeply and sadly missed!! I will truly miss her wisdom and I’m deeply saddened by her passing. May God Bless and keep her by his side. Thank you Mrs. Hall and we love you!!!
Sincerely yours,
Larry Galloway, EMYCORA President
Larry Galloway
Friend
October 30, 2020
Deepest Sympathy
Ruth L. Tolliver
Friend
October 28, 2020
August 1991, you looked my mother in the eyes, torn with releasing her 22 year 'only child' forever out of her wing span and you said, "Mamma, I am you and will take care of him." You did just that until your retirement releasing me into the hands of Linda Lewis.
David Grisby
Coworker
October 28, 2020
I am deeply honored and blessed to have known your Ms. Hall. She was a blessing in my life, and I will forever carry her in my heart. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period; please accept my sincere condolence.
Bertha D Rogers
Student
October 28, 2020
Sympathy and prayer to the family. May the love experienced sustain you during this difficult time. "Glo" was phenomenal. I shall miss our phone chats.
Classmate/friend
Aurora, CO
Kathryn Fleming Siméus
Classmate
October 28, 2020
With deepest sympathy to my family. May your memories and the Love you have for Gloria with God's Grace & Mercy keep you and comfort you all at this time and always.
Walter Lee White & Family
Walter White
Family
October 28, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Marjorie Jones
Friend
October 27, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Ms. Gloria Hall family! May your hearts be filled with memories.
Carol Parker
Friend
October 27, 2020
a loved one
October 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerilyn Tucker
Friend
October 27, 2020
With thoughts , condolences, and prayers to the Hall family.
Patricia Sims Williams
Acquaintance
October 26, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dorothy Thomas Hunter
Teacher
October 26, 2020
Mrs. Hall served as my API at Zachary High School for many years. I appreciated her as a professional but I also appreciated that she was always willing to assist you with things outside of your professional life. I am sure she will be greatly missed by family and friends.
May God’s loyal love comfort and sustain you and may your cherished memories give you peace. (Psalm 119:76)
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Beatrice White
Coworker
October 26, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with your family as you celebrate “Glo,s” remarkable life. I have such fond memories growing up with her in mine and my Mother’s life. Sharing in your sadness as you remember “Glo”.
Wanda Williams Mullen, daughter of Leola Smith Las Vegas, NV
Friend
October 26, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Anniece F Zeno
Acquaintance
October 25, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I enjoyed the friendship we developed while working together in the sorority.
Sisterly,
Soror Dianne Shelmire
Dianne Jenkins Shelmire
Family
October 25, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marlene Kerry
October 25, 2020
With Deepest Sympathy
The Fredericks
Neighbor
October 25, 2020
Gloria was my friend and traveling buddy. I am so sorry for the loss to her children, family, and friends.
Rose Carter
Coworker
October 25, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Juanita Spann
Acquaintance
October 24, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Rest in peace Mrs. Gloria Jordan Hall.
Cathy Thomas Davis
Friend
October 24, 2020
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. I feel your pain........
PRAYER FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES and FRIENDS:
FATHER, thank YOU for another day. We know not what this day will bring but we know that YOU are in charge. FATHER, we know that as sure as we live we must die. Help us to live guided by YOUR word, prepare us for our date and ease the pain of our transition. YOU have all power in YOUR hands and we plead for YOUR grace and mercy. FATHER, give grace and mercy to bereaved families and friends. Heal the hurt in their hearts. Give them the strength to persevere and be their comfort in their hours of need. Turn them to YOUR light so that they may know that YOU will never leave them. Help them to live firmly planted in YOUR word. YOU are our light and salvation and we thank YOU in all things. All praise belongs to YOU. HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, praise YOUR holy name. In the mighty name of JESUS, Amen.
Mary Veronica Spencer Baptiste
Student
October 24, 2020
Nathaniel Barton Sr
Student
October 24, 2020
My condolences to the family. May God's grace and cherished memories sustain and comfort you today and in the days ahead.
Beverly J. Carter & Family
Beverly J Carter & Family
Neighbor
October 24, 2020
You taught me so much. You gave me so much. I love you so much. You will forever be a great part of my childhood memories and I would not be the woman I am today without your contributions to my life. May you rest in eternal peace.
Rosa LaShaun Terrance
Friend
October 23, 2020
Paula Lacy
Friend
October 23, 2020
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