Gloria Jean Beckham

Gloria Jean Beckham, Beloved Daughter, Mother, Sister, and Friend to many gained her Angel wings on June 21,2025.

Gloria was born in Columbia, South Carolina on November 18, 1969. She was raised in Reinholds, Pennsylvania surrounded by her large family. Gloria loved growing up in Pennsylvania around family and friends and always talked about one day going back.

Gloria never met a stranger and would always greet you with those beautiful green eyes and dimples. In 1996 Gloria moved with her parents to Lynchburg Virginia, where she started a family of her own. Gloria is a daughter of the late Terry Howard Beckham and Charlotte Louise Leibig-Beckham.

Gloria is survived by her daughter Ciara Branham of Lynchburg, a son Chayton Branham of Lynchburg, a sister Teresa Murray and her husband Tom of Pennsylvania, three nephews Bradley Redcay (Jazlyn), Aaron Murray and Tanner Murray. Gloria also leaves behind a special friend Heaven Diaz and her children Tyrell, Tiana, T'niyah who were like her grandchildren.

A memorial service for Gloria will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to the funeral expenses by clicking HERE.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.