Augustine T. (Brown) Gloster-Sanders

Augustine Theresa Brown was born on December 1, 1929. She was the seventh of ten children born to Sarah Jane Smith and George Augustine Brown of Baltimore. She graduated from Saint Catherine's Academy parochial school, Frederick Douglas High School, and Coppin State College (now University). She also did graduate work at both Coppin and Morgan State University.

For several years Augustine taught elementary school in Baltimore before going to Ethiopia, Africa with her husband, the late John ("Jack") Gaines Gloster, Sr. Two children were born of this marriage: John Gaines Gloster, Jr. and Lori Angela Gloster.

While in Ethiopia, Augustine and Greta Ya Wont Worsen (an American married to an Ethiopian) started a preschool which they called the "Jack and Jill School." they always had a long list of children waiting to be enrolled.

In 1968, Jack and Augustine purchased a home in the Washington suburbs because he worked as a foreign service officer for the federal government. They sold that house and moved to Montgomery County in 1977. They separated soon after, but never divorced. He died on August 6, 1993. After the kids were grown, Augustine resumed work, this time as an administrative assistant, retiring from the Montgomery County Government in 1994.

On June 9, 1996, Augustine married the late Ernest Augustus Sanders, whom she first met in second grade. They graduated together from high school, and she never saw him again until April 1993 at their forty-fifth class reunion. A friendship ensued and the rest is history.

Augustine loved God and her family first and foremost. She was a fun loving person who enjoyed traveling, dancing, and playing cards. She belonged to two bridge groups at one time. She also belonged to a social club called "Etcetera", and was a charter member of "Jugs Incorporated", all in Baltimore.

Augustine left behind as her legacy a love and willingness to help others, especially the very young and the elderly. She was affectionately known by many as "Tina" and also by many others as "Mom Mom." She was survived by her son John Gloster, Jr.; her daughter originally Lori Gloster; her brother Elroy Brown; her sister Bette Roche, her brother-in-law Golden "Sputs" Roche, sisters-in-law Shirley Brown and Sylvia Brown; her former son-in-law Gary Smith, her daughter-in-law Myrna Handed; her grandchildren Nikia Gloster, Nina Gloster, Rashad Smith and John Gloster III; her great grandchild Kyle James; and a host of additional family and friends.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Church of St. Cecilia. Honorary Pallbearers were Golden "Sputs" Roche, Thomas "Elroy" Brown, Gary Smith, Mark Jeter, Anthony Sloan, Leon Sidbury, and David Camak. Flower bearers were Karen Morgan, Danette Sloan, Morgan Glaze, and Brionna Carpenter. Gift bearers were Jennifer Demory, Nikole Lowe, and Joanne Russ.

Augustine was born on December 1, 1929; she was the seventh child of George and Sarah Brown. She attended parochial schools through the eighth grade. Augustine graduated from Frederick /douglass High Schools in 1948. After graduating from Douglass, Augustine went on to attend Coppin State College (now Coppin State University).

In June of 1952 Augustine graduated from Coppin with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Augustine taught in the Baltimore City Public School System for seven years.

While attending Coppin, augustine met John (Jack) Gloster, who happened to be one of her instructors. Later, in 1960, Augustine and Jack married.

From this union John Jr. and Lori were born. In August of 1964, the family went to Ethiopia, Africa, because Jack became a foreign service officer. They lived in W=Ethiopia for two years. According to Augustine this was quite an adventure for the family, as well as, a totally different lifestyle. While living in Ethiopia they had three servants, a cook, a nanny for the children, and a gardener. They also had a part-time pastry cook who baked bread, cookies, and homemade potato chips. now that's what you call "The Good Old Days." Augustine said that she became so spoiled that when she returned to Baltimore her hands peeled every time she attempted housework. In Ethiopia Augustine started and operated center for children called "The Jack and Jill Day Care Center." After living in Ethiopia for two years the family returned to Maryland. Augustine taught school in Baltimore at a junior high school (#91), and Jack became president of a corporation called Opportunity Funding Corporation. Jack and Augustine separated in 1978. Sadly, he later died in August of 1993.

In August of 1993 a new chapter in Augustine's life was about to begin. Augustine "re-met" Ernest Sanders at their 45th high school class reunion. Earlier, Augustine had told her friend Mildred that she had no interest in attending this reunion. What a mistake that would have been!!! Augustine and Ernest talked on the phone following the reunion, and began dating. The two were married in June of 1996, and they had a wonderful marriage for eight years. Ernest died following open heart surgery in September 2004.

Without a doubt, the most important people in Augustine's life are her children, John ("Johnny") Gloster and Lori Gloster Smith, two beautiful granddaughters, Niki and Nina, and a delightful grandson, Kyle. She also has a wonderful son-in-law, Gary, and a loving grandson, Rashad, from Lori and Gary's marriage. Augustine also wanted it to known that she has two wonderful godchildren, Pam (McNeill) and Mark (Glaze).

On December 6, 2009, Lori and Johnny hosted a wonderful 80th birthday celebration for Augustine at Martin's West.

Augustine recently recuperated from open heart surgery which was performed at Johns Hopkins Hospital on May 28, 2010. she prays and thanks God every day for allowing her to survive this life-saving surgery. 

John (Jack) G. Gloster, Sr., known throughout the Baltimore-Washington area for his outstanding contributions in the field of finance and entrepreneurial development, died on Friday, August 6 after a violent battle against cancer. He devoted much of his life and career to expanding business opportunities and advancing economic growth within the African-American community.

Mr. Gloster was born January 1, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Cecil F.Gloster and Florence N. Gloster. He was a graduate of Amherst College, A.B., 1948; Columbia University, M.A. 1949; and Harvard School of Business, M.B.A., 1955. Prior to entering the field of finance he worked as an instructor at Brooklyn College, N.Y. and Coppin State College, Baltimore, MD.

After a stint in the army from 1951 to 1953, he moved to Atlanta where he managed a branch of the Citizens Trust Bank from 1953 to 1958. From 1958 to 1962 he was business manager and later Assistant to the Pesident of Morgan State College in Baltimore. In 1960 he married Augustine Brown. Two children came from that marriage, a son, John, Jr. and daughter, Lori. 

After a stint in the army from 1951 to 1953, he moved to Atlanta where he managed a branch of the Citizens Trust Bank from 1953 to 1958. From 1958 to 1962 he was business manager and later Assistant to the Pesident of Morgan State College in Baltimore. In 1960 he married Augustine Brown. Two children came from that marriage, a son, John, Jr. and daughter, Lori.

In 1962 Mr. Gloster entered the foreign service and in 1964 was posted with his family in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia until 1966. After leaving the State Department he served as Deputy Director of the Model Cities Program (HUD). From there he went to the National Urban Coalition where he was director of Economic Development.

In 1970 he was appointed at the first president of the Opportunity Funding Corporation, which had the mandate of helping hundreds of minority companies get off of the ground. A number of other  corporations serving the African-American community, such as SynCom and Fulcrum, were the brainchildren of Mr. Gloster and Associates while he headed OFC. Since 1979, Mr. Gloster served as a financial consultant to numerous minority businesses; co-owner, co-founder and executive producer of America's Black Forum, a syndicated television program; briefly for the District of Columbia government.

During his lifetime he served on numerous advisory boards, and commissions. Among them the Minority Contractors Assistance Project Loan Advisory Committee, Department of Transportation's Minority Business Research Center, the Board of Directors of Provident Hospital in Baltimore, and the National Urban Coalition Steering Committee. He also serves as chairman of the Board of SynCom, Inc. and authored numerous articles and research studies.

Mr. Gloster was survived by his wife, Augustine, and daughter, Lori, of Silver Spring, MD.; his son, John, Jr. of Laurel; two grandchildren, Nikia and Nina; cousins, Margery Prout, Josephine Lansey, Lincoln Lansey, Alfred Lansey, all of Baltimore, MD.

A Memorial Service was held on August 12, 1993 at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington, DC.

Ernest Augustus Sanders was born on May 11th, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the youngest of five sons born to the late Rayner Sanders and Helena Sanders Bailey. He attended St. Catherine's Academy and Douglass Senior High School, where he graduated in 1948. After high school, Ernest joined the United States Army where he met and married his first wife, Marie Carmen Craig. From this union, two sons, Drake and Craig , were born.

Ernest was employed by the Maryland Mass Transit Administration until his retirement in 1991. While living in Baltimore, he became a member of the New All Saints Church and the Knights of Columbus where he rose to the 4th Degree. Ernest was also a member of the Freemasons.

Ernest was affectionately known as "Bingo" to his family and friends. This name was given to him by his late Aunt Maude, because of his mischievous nature. Ernest had a fun-loving personality. With his dry humor and devilish deeds, he could bring a smile to anyone's face. He enjoyed teasing the people he loved. That is one of the many things we will miss about him. He was an older brother to all of his younger cousins. Ernest had many interests. He won several bowling trophies, enjoyed working on the computer and playing his Playstation 2. He also worked crossword puzzles daily.

In 1993, Ernest reconnected with is childhood classmate and current wife, Augustine Gloster Sanders at their 45th high school class reunion. In June of 1996, Ernest and Augustine were married and shared eight loving years together. From this union, Ernest inherited another family who loved him dearly.

He will live in the hearts of his devoted wife and companion, Augustine; two sons Drake and Craig; brother John Sanders; daughters in-law Stephanie and Glenora Sanders; sisters-in-law, Loretta and Cecelia Sanders; his stepchildren, John and Lori Gloster; stepdaughter-in-law, Elva; nephew, Harold, Jr.; nieces, Debbie, Lynn, Tanya, Ryan and Erica; step-grandchildren, Nikia, Nina, Andrew, Jennifer and Tony; step-great grandchildren; and a host of loving relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the New All Saints Church, with Rev. Donald A. Sterling, Pastor, officiating.