Gloria H. May

Gloria H. May, 94, of White Marsh, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. She was the devoted wife of the late Harry H. May, with whom she shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. Gloria was the loving mother of David May Sr. and his wife Wanda, Chris May, Gloria Brennskag and her husband Bernie, Brenda May and her wife Beth, and the late Robert May and his wife Robin. She was the cherished “Mommom” of David Jr., Daniel, Deborah, Robby Jr., Heather, Derek, James, Rachael, Matthew, Nathan, and the late Becky Sue, and a proud great-grandmother to 14 great-grandchildren. She was a devoted sister to Lysbeth and Anne and is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Gloria will be remembered for her deep faith and her assertive yet loving “bossy” nature. Family members often smiled when she settled matters with her familiar phrase, “Because I said so,” a reflection of her caring but determined spirit. Outgoing and social, she loved gathering with family and friends, especially while dining at Bowley’s on the Bay and The Orient or attending crab feasts down by the river. She never missed a special occasion and faithfully sent cards for every birthday.

An avid duckpin bowler, Gloria enjoyed many years at Middlesex Fair Lanes. In quieter moments she found joy in cross-stitch and needlepoint, watching blue jays and other birds at her feeder, and spending time with the dogs she so dearly loved. She had a great love of music, particularly big band favorites, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra. She cherished her collection of hymns, especially Amazing Grace and What a Friend We Have in Jesus, and held Moonlight Serenade and Stardust—her wedding song—close to her heart.