Gloria Jean (Neely) Mordhorst, 77, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living with her daughter by her side. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 am, Monday, Aug 27th at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Condolences may be made to Gloria’s family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
Gloria was born June 28, 1941, in Mitchell, NE, to Clarence and Blanche Neely. She was the youngest of five children. The family moved to the Parma, Payette area in 1946 where she was raised and educated. Gloria met and married Bob Mordhorst on Jan. 25, 1958; from this union came three children, Dixie, Jerry, and Kenny.
Gloria worked as a grocery clerk, bartender, in dry cleaning, as half owner of Meechans, and managed the Tapadera Restaurant and Lounge with her husband, where she retired.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Bob; parents Blanche and Clarence; brothers Richard, Curly, Larry, and Bob.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Assisted Living and Heart ‘n Home Hospice for their unconditional love and care for Gloria. They treated her like family.
Nana will be missed but she and Papa are back together again and loving their Chihuahuas.
