Gloria Owens Allen, age 88, of Midland, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Piedmont Northside Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She was born January 12, 1934 in Marion County, Georgia to the late Lessie Mae Westmoreland Owens and J.D. Owens. Gloria began her career in banking in Buena Vista, Georgia after high school. She was married to Robert Allen. Gloria and Robert were married for over 50 years before his death in 2011. Gloria worked in Manchester, Georgia's Columbus Bank & Trust location for 40 years of service before retiring as Vice President.
Gloria was Christian by faith, she loved serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through her good works with her church. She was in Senior Ministry and the Friendship Sunday School Class at Midland United Methodist Church in Midland, Georgia. Gloria was a loving wife, sister and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Gloria is survived by her brother Ronald D. "Buddy" Owens (Gloria), her sister Sandra O. Chustz (Jim), her sister Nan O. Hancock (Willie J.) and her sister Sarah Aaron and and numerous nieces, nephews and other friends.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Robert Allen; her mother Lessie Mae Westmoreland Owens and her father J.D. Owens; her brother John Thomas Owens; her sister Joanna O. Lawhorn and her sister Jeanette O. May.
A visitation for family and friends for Gloria will be held Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907, followed by a funeral services at 11:00 AM.
Gloria will be laid to rest in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907-2211.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for Gloria's family.
