E. Gloria Edwards, 101, of Belleville, IL, formerly of East St. Louis, IL, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born in Murphysboro, IL on May 6, 1922 to Roy and Edna Edwards.
Gloria enjoyed playing cards, needlework, and the St. Louis Cardinals. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville and proudly worked as a bookkeeper for Broadhead Ford for 40+ years. Gloria was an incredibly devoted daughter and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Edwards and Edna (nee Clipner) Edwards, and dear friends, George Lawler and Marietta (Clyde “Mac”) McCracken.
She is survived by dear friend JoAnn Warchol, her husband Jerry, and their family.
Visitation will take place on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, immediately followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM, officiated by Rev. Robert J. Dyer. She will be laid to rest at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
Special thanks to the staff of St. Paul’s Senior Community and Hospice of Southern Illinois for their excellent care, and to the ladies of First United Presbyterian Church for their many visits.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville, IL.
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