She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, December 24, 1932, and moved with her family to the Pacific Northwest when she was 5. When she was 16 her family moved to Spokane. She married in 1951, and had three children, Thomas Michael Murphy (Sharon), Patrick Murphy (Patty) and Kathleen Jones (Mark). She divorced and remarried and had two more children, Kevin Huff (Daveana) and Marla Huff Baldwin (Tim). She was a stay-at-home mother for 10 years and later became a bookkeeper. Gloria loved being surrounded by family and every family member knew they were loved and accepted unconditionally by her. She attended many school activities over the years, showing her support for her children and grandchildren. By her example she taught others to value and appreciate family history and always had great stories to share. She enjoyed her flower gardens and spent a lot of time tending them. She was always willing to help those in need. Her family and friends will miss her. Gloria is survived by her five children, 13 grandchildren and their spouses, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a sister and brother, Joyce Portrey Soderberg and Boyce Portrey, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry C. Huff, parents Pence and Rebecca Portrey, several brothers and sisters, and one grandson, Alex Fletcher. A private family celebration of Gloria’s life will be held May 7th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please donate to your favorite charity in Gloria’s name.
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