Gloria Kies

Gloria Sweeney Kies, 80, of Prince George, VA, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2005. A native of Michigan, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura Cooper and was preceded in death by her first husband, Col. (Ret) Francis P. Sweeney in 1989. She was a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She was involved in real estate for over 20 years in the Tri-Cities area. She was also active during her first husband?s active military service with the Officers Wives Club in France and Ft. Lee, serving as President of both clubs. She is survived by her husband, Col. (Ret) Robert H. Kies; her daughter Kathleen McDonald (Dan) and her son Col. (Ret) Patrick C. Sweeney (Grace); step-sons, Robert H. Kies, Jr., Kenneth J. Kies (Kathy) and Michael P. Kies (Kathy); step-daughters, Kathleen J. Cote and Pamela B. Wilkerson (Al); three grandchildren, Michael McDonald, Laura McDonald and Sean Sweeney; six step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be celebrated at her parish, Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, Sycamore St., Petersburg with The Rev. Dr. Boston M. Lackey, Jr., presiding at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 22, 2005. Burial will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Friday, January 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Memorial Fund, Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23805 or a charity of your selection. Online condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .