Gloria Marie Nowlen

Gloria Marie Nowlen, 89, returned to her heavenly home on March 18, 2016 after a valiant battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Gloria was born to the late Vincent and Rose Interval, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1927. Gloria was gifted with a beautiful voice and shared her talent through singing performances in the early 1940s on radio station KDKA and countless choirs. She was immersed in selfless service for over 40 years through her beloved parish of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Additional stewardship ministries included teaching CCD, Altar Guild, Minister of the Sick, Cantor, Women's Council, RCIA, Eucharistic Minister, and Homebound Outreach. She also crocheted blankets for hospital and nursing home patients. She worked for Orange County Public Schools at Lancaster Elementary for 15 years as a permanent substitute teacher. Gloria was blessed with a large and loving family. She raised her four children with patience, discipline and humility. From the very beginning, She dedicated her children to God. She taught them to love and serve the Lord and to treat others with dignity and respect. Through every stage of life, she was their mentor, guide, cheerleader, and comforter. She was kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small or complex. She always had her coffee pot on, a warm treat baking, and a listening ear to all who were blessed to enter her home. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator. Gloria is survived by her children Diane Lindley (Lonnie Lindley), Raymond Sharpe (Betty Sharpe), Christine Muchow (Thomas Muchow), and Patrick Nowlen (Lisa Nowlen). She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Nowlen, brothers Gerard Interval and Eugene Interval, Additional family members include brother, Robert Interval (Connie Interval) and her grandchildren Kelley Magnuson, Kevin Lindley, Bryan Sharpe, Corey Sharpe, Amiee Sharpe, Charles Eaddy, Nicole Osmon, and Brielle Nowlen as well as all of her great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A vigil service and viewing/ visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 7pm – 9pm. at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 5800 Hansel Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 10:00 am, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 6200 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809 Burial will be at 1:30 pm at Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 Our family wishes to convey heartfelt gratitude to our friends, Hospice of the Comforter, Sister Elizabeth, Father George, Ministers of the Sick, SJV Women's Council , Pine Castle United Methodist Church Women's Council, and Michelle and Jan of Baldwin Funeral Home for their support, kindness, and guidance in our time of loss and grief.