Gloria Jane Fay

Gloria Jane Fay passed away on December 2, 2022 after a brief struggle with leukemia. Born to loving parents Edgar and Ethelyn Fay on January 2, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, she lived a full life of academic achievement and worldwide travel.

Gloria taught history and social sciences for 33 years; first in Normandy, then University City, before retiring from the Clayton school district in 1986. She was a Washington University graduate with a Master’s Degree in Education. She received numerous honors during her teaching career, including participation in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange program to Birmingham, England. Upon returning to St. Louis, she established the first Teacher Exchange Club in the metropolitan area.

Gloria had a deep appreciation of gardening and from her travel to Japan and volunteering at the Missouri Botanical Japanese Garden, she spent many happy hours planning, working, and developing one of her own.

Still remaining an active person, retirement offered her the opportunity to become deeply involved in volunteering for various organization and civic groups.

Gloria’s friendship and infectious smile will be missed by many. A private service will be held.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kriegshausermortuary.com for the Fay family.