Gloria Thompson

On December 21, 2021, Gloria Phala Thompson, a beloved Wife, Mom, Grammy, Sister and Aunt was

unexpectedly called to heaven. All who knew her will miss her warm smile.

She was born to Truman and Phala Wills on July 28th , 1937 in El Paso Texas where she attended public

schools and the First Baptist Church. After graduating from Austin High School, she became the first

person in her immediate family to attend and graduate from college. While attending Texas Western

(now UTEP) she met her husband Mike Thompson and together they had one child, Mike Thompson.

Before she started her family, Gloria worked as a schoolteacher in Albuquerque, Austin, and El Paso.

Later, she was room mother, PTA member, chauffer and cheerleader for her son and his friends. Later

still, she was the hospitality chairman for the El Paso Horseless Carriage club and volunteer for the El

Paso Eastside Civic Association. She was an extraordinary Wife, Mother, Older sister, Grammy and

Aunt. Her younger sisters remember hiding in the bushes when her boyfriend (later husband) would

bring her home from a date and still she would include them in outings with her girlfriends when she was

a teenager. One of her nephews remembered that when he, his brothers and sisters were growing up she

and Uncle Mike were life savers when they needed them the most. Perhaps the best summary is to say

she loved well.

Gloria saw her share of difficulties in her life especially the last several years while facing numerous

medical challenges. As she slipped away through the last few years, she received extraordinary care from

her husband who exemplified strength, courage, and humor through it all. In addition, she received great

care from the staff at the Cambria Assisted Living Facility and Visiting Angles. To all, the family gives

thanks.

Gloria is survived by her Husband, the Honorable Mike Thompson Sr.; her son Mike Thompson Jr.

(Cindy); grandchildren, Erin Shuley (Chris), Kara Hawkins (Brandon), Farren Markworth (Nate); great-

grandchildren, Grace, Andrew and Luke Shuley, Finley, Sawyer and Owen Hawkins. Gloria is also

survived by her sisters Shirley McMillian, Joy Atkins, her brother Truman Wills Jr. (Zabora) and many

nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law, three brothers- in -law and a

nephew.

Calling hours will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at Martin Funeral

Homes 1460 George Dieter, El Paso Texas. A funeral service will begin at 6:00 pm there. All guests will be welcome to a meal served in a room next to chapel before and after the service. There will be a gift drawing, so keep your tickets. Must be

present to win.

There will be a graveside internment service at 9:00 am Thursday December 30, 2021, at the Evergreen

Cemetery in East El Paso at 12400 Montana Ave.

Due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19 social distancing as well as mandatory wearing

of a face mask is required.

Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral Homes @ 1460 George Dieter, El Paso, Texas

79936.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com In lieu of

flowers, the family requests that friends make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Juvenile

Diabetes Research Association.