Gloria Jean Miller, 65, retired Memphis City Schools principal, departed this life Sunday, October 31, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. She was a dedicated educator, devoted family member, and a loyal friend. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, received a bachelor’s degree in education from LeMoyne-Owen College, and a master’s degree in supervision and administration from the University of Memphis (at the time Memphis State University). She completed post graduate coursework for a specialist degree in educational leadership at the University of Mississippi. She was active in numerous professional and civic organizations and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Gloria is survived by a caring and loving husband of forty-six years, Larry James Miller, Sr.; devoted sons, Larry James Miller, Jr. (Clara) and Mark Joseph Miller (Rochelle); a grand- daughter, Maia Jenai Miller; two sisters, Joy Miller Hardy (Wade) and Jacqueline Miller Whaley; a host of nieces and nephews, and many, many devoted friends. Visitation is Friday, November 5, 5-8 p.m., with Omega-Omega service beginning at 5:30 p.m.; funeral service is Saturday, November 6 at 10 a.m., M. J. Edwards Funeral Home, Stage Road Chapel, 4445 Stage Road. Interment will follow the funeral service in Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue. M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel (901)791-9700