Gloria Huff Quarles, age 72, of Cornelia, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Born in Louisville, Georgia, on February 16, 1951, Gloria was the daughter of the late Laverne and D. C. Huff. Gloria met the love of her life, her husband Rick, while they were both in Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was a medical lab technologist for many years, having worked for numerous doctors’ offices and hospitals. To know her was truly to love her because her love for God flowed over into all parts of her life. Gloria was a devout Christian who served in many capacities in her church life. She was most prominently known as the “Bethlehem Church Angel” and led a women’s Bible study for more than 20 years. Gloria enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends and was always up for an adventure, whether traveling abroad or on a simple road trip. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville.
In addition to her parents, Gloria is preceded in death by sister Dana Huff Taylor and father-in-law Broadus Quarles.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Quarles of Cornelia, son Ben Quarles of Cornelia, daughter and son-in-law Beth and Andy Turner of Mt. Airy, mother-in-law Doris Quarles of Cornelia, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law Wayne and Connie Quarles of Cleveland, sister in law Jayne Huff (Al Peters) of Cornelia, grandchildren Wyatt Turner, Lana Turner, Alyssa Chitwood, Annabelle Chitwood, and Gemma Turner, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Chip Cranford officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
An online guest book is available for the family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
