Gloria dedicated her life to the service of others, she Attended Grayson county college and received LVN nursing degree 1966. She worked as a nurse for 59 years working at Whitewright nursing home, Medical Plaza in Sherman, Sunrise Home Health in Denison, and Texoma Medical Clinic in Bonham. Her career in nursing was her most treasured accomplishment, and she was deeply fulfilled by the care and compassion she provided to her patients and their families.

A woman of deep faith, Gloria was a longtime member of Edhube Baptist Church, where she found strength and comfort through the Lord. Her faith carried her through life’s challenges and gave her a spirit of warmth, resilience, and generosity.

Gloria enjoyed the simple joys of life—gardening, yard work, cooking for loved ones, and hunting for treasures at garage sales and thrift stores. These hobbies reflected her appreciation for both beauty and practicality, and she shared them with joy and enthusiasm.

On August 8, 1998, Gloria married Wendell Leon Coston, with whom she shared many happy years. She is survived by her loving husband, Leon Coston; her son, David Langford; her cherished grandchildren, Breanna Langford and Zachary Langford; her sister, Kay Feagan; stepdaughters, Priscilla Coston and Dorcas Coston; stepson, Wendell Coston; nephew, Chris Hartwell; niece, Stacy Lamberson; and ex-daughter-in-law, Tammie Brumett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Marvin, Lamberson; a sister, Linda Faye Lamberson; and her beloved son, Michael Langford.

Gloria’s kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community will be remembered always. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the love she gave so freely.

Visitation for Gloria will be Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro, 816 W. Broadway, Winnsboro, TX 75494.

A graveside service is set for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Pineview Cemetery, FM 1647 and CR 2455, Winnsboro, TX 75494.