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Glorious Louise Clemmons Reed
"Gloria" "Glo"
11-27-1954 – 08-14-2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Glorious Louise Clemmons Reed, who departed this life on August 14, 2025, in Poughkeepsie at the age of 70 years old.

Glorious was born on November 27, 1954, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, to Louise Wilson and Paul Clemmons. She grew up in both Elizabethtown and Poughkeepsie, where she developed a love for caring for others. Glorious was a Certified Nursing Assistant and later pursued a career in private CNA work. She also worked at Unlimited Care for several years before retiring.

Outside of work, Glorious enjoyed road trips, cooking, going to the casino, card games, and spending time with family. She loved telling stories and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Glorious was a true goddess and warrior. She handled hardships and pain with grace and positivity. She would literally give the clothes off her back to someone in need. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, generosity, resilience, strength, love, kindness, and wisdom, and she leaves behind a legacy of spreading genuine love from the heart.

Glorious is survived by her daughter, Lechan Reed-Richardson; granddaughter, Alishea Dixon; grandsons, Niseem Whitted and Mich’Kye Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Ne’Viyah Davis, My’Jae Davis, Karter Whitted, Na’Jir Whitted, Ny’Ori Whitted, Niseem Whitted Jr, Na’Daliah Whitted, and Ny’King Whitted; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Louise and Paul Clemmons; daughter, Lakeisha Reed-Williams; grandson, Shaheed James; and three sisters, Paulette, Diane, and Shirley Clemmons.

Gloria will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.