Obituaries
Obituaries

Parker, Gloria

May 3, 2024

PARKER, Gloria Jean

Gloria passed peacefully, March 2, 2024. The Memorial Celebration was held March 30, 2024 and can be viewed on YouTube under Gloria Jean Parker Celebration of Life.

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