LOTHIAN, MD – Gloria Love Hargrove passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 92.
Gloria was the daughter of William and Lilly Love and spent her childhood in Cheverly, MD. She attended Bladensburg High School and was elected Homecoming Queen in her senior year. She enjoyed flag twirling and, despite her petite stature, was a gifted basketball player. In fact, they retired her playing number when she graduated.
Fresh out of high school, Gloria met fellow Bladensburg High School graduate Earl Christian Hargrove, Jr., who was four years her senior. Soon, they were married and started their incredible life journey.
Gloria consistently supported Earl as he tended to the family business, Hargrove, Inc. She also participated in many special events, from working on presidential inaugural balls and floats to swinging in a hot air balloon for a themed event; Gloria did it all with love and purpose.
Her first passion was her family. Gloria cherished her roles as a mother and grandmother, ensuring her five children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild always felt loved. She actively participated in their lives, attending games, motorcycle races, and any activities they enjoyed, always cheering and applauding with enthusiasm.
Her second love was her home, Holly Springs Farm, in Lothian, MD, where she lived from 1958 until her passing. Family and friends fondly recall her dedication to the farm, whether she was weeding flower beds, cutting grass, planting vegetable gardens, or tirelessly picking strawberries and green beans.
She was also mother to all the pets over the years—the dogs and cats, horses, pigs, chickens, peacocks, and whatever else the kids or Earl brought home. Her home was also a welcome haven of safety, comfort, love, and laughter for dozens of her children’s friends.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Earl, and grandchildren Clyde Vernon Kelly IV and Kelsey Kathleen McGill, who will undoubtedly be there to throw their arms around her and welcome her home. Gloria is survived by her children Chris Hargrove, Kathleen Kelly (Clyde), Carla McGill (Tim), Cindy Hargrove (Mike Busada), and Carey Hargrove (Wendy); her grandchildren Bobby Kelly, Allison Kluh, John Kluh, Cierra Hargrove, Carson Hargrove, Hudson Hargrove, and Rocson Hargrove; and one great-grandchild, Jack Walter Kelly. She is also survived by her brother Victor Love, and sister, Vivian Love Baron.
Family and friends are invited to visit Holly Springs Farm, 571 West Bay Front Road, Lothian, MD 20711 on Sunday, March 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. A celebration of Gloria’s life is planned for Monday, March 24, at 1:00 p.m. at St. James Church, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711, followed by internment.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org or mailed to Alzheimer’s Association, 502 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204, in memory of Gloria Love Hargrove.
