Mrs. Gloria Dean Shields Rose, 78 of Winston Salem, NC. Passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2025 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Surrounded by her loving granddaughter/caretaker and her bestfriend, Almetris Rose, and Courtney Douthit.

Gloria was born on November 25, 1946 to the late William and Annie Mae Shields. She graduated from Atkins Sr. High School in Winston-Salem, NC. Furthering her education at the Teachers College which is now known as Winston-Salem State University, she earned a degree in Early Childhood Education. Gloria was a dedicated employee of 30+ years at Bethlehem Daycare Center, where she loved and nurtured many children. Throughout her career, she loved children and they loved her! . She was of the Baptist faith and the Mother of Ministries for Christ Church and New Trinity Baptist Church before her health declined.

Gloria met and married her loving husband, Quincy Rose, of 54 years. Gloria was loved dearly for the support she gave to her family. She loved her family with all of her heart. Known for a keen sense of humor and personality. Almetris and Gloria could fuss but Gloria had the last word period. She had an unwavering faith, she loved the Lord and surely loved her husband and didn't allow anyone to say anything bad about her Quint she loved him to the end. Gloria Loved her children. If you ever had a conversation with her you knew how much they meant to her!

Gloria leaves to cherish her memories with her loving husband Quincy Rose from Florence, SC. One loving daughter Chandra Rose, a devoted and loving granddaughter Almetris(Shawna) Rose with whom she resided, a loving grandson Chansellor (Jayla) Crawford all of this city. She has three great grands Avani Crawford, Cailee Crawford, and Caysen Crawford. A loving brother Dennis (Josie) Shields, a sister Julia Shields of this city, a sister-in-law Johnny Mae Shields of Ferrum, VA, and sister-in-law Lanna Shields of Garner, NC, two close sister friends Bishop Andrea Nash and Voncile Wilson of this city.

Gloria was preceded in death by sister Betty Shields, four brothers Harry, David, Robert, and William Shields.

Gloria was a very fashionable dresser and she loved clothes; hats, shoes, and all. She was a supermodel and knew when she stepped out she looked good and felt good. She had more clothes than the richest person. Gloria was particular about how she dressed. If it wasn't in place she wasn't going out. She had a name for every hairstyle. She was known to say "if my hair isn't in place, I will not be going out today!" Gloria knew she looked good, when she stepped out! Every Monday she had to look her best for Dialysis. She was known as Mrs. Hollywood!

Public viewing will be held from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2025 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Ministry For Christ Church, 2341 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment in Salisbury National Cemetery.