Obituary of Naomi D. Gloster

Naomi D Gloster was born on May 19, 1938 in Doerun, Georgia to the Late Ernest and Mary-Francis Davis. When the family moved to Richmond, Virginia, Naomi attended Armstrong High School and was a cheerleader. She graduated in 1954. She met Roosevelt Gloster Sr. at a school dance and they married on July 2, 1955. To this union were born 14 children. Naomi was an Social Worker at C.C.C.O.E.O Head Start for twenty nine years, where she retired. Naomi was baptized in Jesus name in 1967 and she also received the Holy Ghost. Throughout her life she served faithfully to the following churches: Refuge Williamstown, Refuge Bridgton, Beulah Church of Christ (which she founded along with her late husband), Refuge Woodbury (under the leadership of her son Elder Keith Gloster), Refuge Temple Ministries and then later served at New Life Refuge until her passing. Mother Gloster was a part of the Missionary Department and the Woman Council. She was also the founder of the W.A.C.W (Wailing And Cunning Women ) in which she became a field worker for the Northern District, until she was unable physically to fulfill that duty. Throughout her service of the Lord, she played the piano and was a part of the choir. She sang many songs, with two of her favorites being "When you hear of my home going" and "Didnt I tell you it will be alright." Outside of all Naomi's responsibilities to the church, she loved and supported each of her family members and each and every one was special to her. Naomi departed peacefully on Friday August 7th surrounded by family. Naomi Gloster was predeceased by her husband Roosevelt Gloster Sr; son Jeffery and daughters, Roveta, Carol, Deidre. Naomi leaves to cherish her memory, sons Roosevelt Jr., Marcel, Keith and Leland; daughters Sharon, Valerie, Dawn, Tracy, Leslie and Yolanda; sons-in-law Alvin and John; daughters-in-law; 28 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; her sister Delores from Richmond Va.; Aunt Billie from Atlanta Ga.; two nephews and host of cousins and friends.