Gloria Jean Cudjo was the first African American female to graduate from Tempe high school and she then attended Arizona State University. 

Gloria Jean Cudjo worked 30 years at Arizona State University. 

Gloria leaves to cherish her memory, her son, her sister, two nieces, two nephews, two great nieces, four great nephews, two great great nephews, a great great niece, and two niece in laws.

Gloria was proceeded in death by her son, Mother: Marteal Sneed and Father: Frank Sneed and seven siblings.