Gloria moved to Lumberton in 1966. She was active in Cub Scouts, Campfire Girls, Girl Scouts, and her local community. Gloria was one of the originators of the Cone & Tassel Garden Club in Lumberton. She retired from the Texas Department of Human Services.
Survivors include three children, Stephen Challie, Andrew Challie and Diana Mann and granddaughter Lauren Challie.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Cancer Society.