Born in Okeene, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Benjamin & Rosa (Cook) Ritz. Gloria attended and graduated from Okeene High School. In January of 1957, she enlisted in the United States Army. After serving, she went on to work for Lucent Technologies for the next 23 years.
Gloria enjoyed playing cards with her friends, dancing, going on adventures, and spending time with her beloved family and cats. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, devotion as a wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Larry D. Sanders; daughter Vicki Lynne Ross; Son Brian Vernon Parker; grandchildren: Jennie Rose Parker, Morgan Lynne Mitchell, Lindsey Renee Ross, Nate Sanders, Penny Sanders, and Mikala Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin & Rosa Ritz; grandchild Nicholas S. Ross; her 2 cats, Boomer & Missy Bins.
A visitation for Gloria will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Service-South Chapel. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM, 7720 South Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. Burial to follow at 1:00 PM at Fort Sill National Cemetery, 2648 NE Jake Dunn Rd, Elgin, OK 73538.
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