Gloria Blakes was born in Luling, LA.; Gloria attended Dillard University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.  She is a retired Registered Nurse.  Sister Blakes has been a member of "The Mark" for 17 years.  She is a member of the Prayer Warriors Ministry and attends Women's Bible Study.   Sister Sister Blakes loves to Read and Travel.  Her favorite gospel song is "Never Would Have Made " by Marvin Sapp.  She is the mother of 3 sons: Darrin, Brett, and Chad.  She has 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Something you wouldn't think about her - she loves children and if she hadn't been a nurse she would have been a teacher.