Gloria A. Thomas

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 21st at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Tuesday at the Runge Mortuary, with a prayer service to be held at 7 P.M. She will be laid to rest in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.therungemortuary.com.

Gloria was born a daughter of Tirso and Mary (Carillo) Quijas April 1, 1948 in Davenport. She was united in marriage to Richard J. “Dick” Thomas August 4, 1973. Gloria served as a registered nurse for many years and retired from Spring Park Surgery Center. She enjoyed making and selling jewelry with her sister for their hobby business, Gloribeads. Gloria loved her family deeply and enjoyed spending time together. She loved to dance, golf, and play the ukulele.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Dick; children and spouses, Keeli, Jolene (Haider), Jana (Josh); step-children and spouses, Tammy (Tim), Brian (Linda), and D’dree (Steve); siblings and spouses, Carolyn (Chi), Sally (Oscar), Lupe, Terry (Georgia), Marylou, Franny, Tina (Kenny), Lori (“Stretch”), and John; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Frank, Joe, Rudy, Marian, and Lola.