Dana Utter
Gloria was such a true inspiration. I got to know Gloria in an adult Sunday School class. She was so knowledgeable about so much and funny. Her laugh was contagious. I was a mother of 2 young children at the time and I loved seeing her with her family and seeing all the friends she had. I looked at her as a role model. She guided me on my first barbeque cook off, I was with her on baking potatoes and working the booth selling sandwiches and baked potatoes at a festival. I was a newbie and scared, she was such a comfort. I didnt want anyone to know that being in the kitchen was not my gift, but i just followed what Gloria did.
She is a big reason that I was able to get my husband to go visit the church we ended up becoming a member and loving to this day. This was truly the best place to be and it led us to connect with so many people.
But the most percious thing was the way she loved our family. When we found out we were expecting our 3rd child she was there to visit us to welcome sweet baby Grace. Then when I went back into the hospital with a MRSA infection, she made me a prayer shaw, which I use to this day.
And Gloria and Ken loved little Grace and she loved them. Grace would always go see them in Church and they came to see Grace in her elementary program. So incredible kind because they have many grandchildren, but they made time for her. So truly blessed God put them in our life. Thank you Gloria for being such a lovely person, I hope I can be just a little like you.