She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on October 5, 1937. Gloria graduated from high school in Bangor, Maine. She was married to John Edward Junkin on August 23, 1958. Gloria worked in retail for Barksdale BX and retired from Ellis Pottery in 2006. She had a passion for Gardening, crafts and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Stephen Lee Junkin; daughter, Lori Ann Junkin Laukart; grandchildren Heather Miller, Michael Junkin, Amber Gaddy and Tara Rinaudo; and great-grandchildren Eleanor Miller, Olive Miller, Dash Rinaudo, Crew Gaddy and Sedona Rinaudo.
A visitation will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home Saturday June 11, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm in the stateroom.