Gloria Ann Robinson

Gloria “Glo” Ann Walker-Robinson, 61, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 18, 2026 at Genesis East Medical Center. Glo passed away following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. Glo always had a thankful and gracious heart with deep appreciation for the loving support and assistance from family and friends.

Glo was born on December 12, 1964, in Davenport, Iowa to Virginia (Page) Walker and Louis Walker, Sr. Glo graduated from Davenport West High School, class of 1983, and then went on to graduate from cosmetology college. She was an awesome cosmetologist, following in her mom's footsteps. She loved doing hair for family and friends along with doing her own exceptionally well. Glo never knew a stranger and lit up the room with her presence and smile. She was an avid sports enthusiast and never missed a chance to cheer on her favorite teams. She also enjoyed playing games, spades was her favorite.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary (Tomi) Robinson Jr., James (Chelsea) Robinson Sr.; daughter, Mariah Watkins (Marc Mageza); loving grandchildren, Emerie Robinson, Chasyn Newton, KynLee Grant, Louella Robinson, James Robinson Jr., and Masego Mageza; brothers, Louis J. (Sue) Walker Jr., Jeff Walker, Bruce Walker, Kent Walker, and sister, Lisa Walker. She was blessed with a host of special aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her fiancé, Johnny Watkins; her mother, Virginia (Page) Walker Kimborough; father, Louis J. Walker Sr.; stepfather, Kenneth Kimborough; grandmother, Genevieve "Gran or Mother Page”; grandfather, John Page, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Legacy Room at Davenport Memorial Park, located at 1200 E 39th St, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to the family for her grandchildren.