Gloria Storey

Gloria F. Storey
Woodward

Gloria F. Storey, 90, passed away September 8, 2024.

She was born February 3, 1934 in Des Moines Iowa to Charles Riddle and Jenny Cogley. Gloria worked at the Woodward Resource Center for many years before retiring. After retirement she and her husband worked for Barr-Nunn trucking for 10 years before moving to Gautier, Mississippi for another 10 years. The couple then moved back to the family farm in Woodward before Hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi.

Family was very important to Gloria. She actually traveled on a plane for the first time when she was 89 years old to visit her brother before he passed. Gloria enjoyed working on puzzles with her family and going out to eat. She also enjoyed listening to the Gaithers Vocal Band and watching M*A*S*H and John Wayne Movies.

Gloria is survived by her children, Norma Smith, Michael (Melodee) Storey, and John (Betty) Storey; sister, Gladys Luker; sisters-in-law, Ethel Riddle and Bea Storey; 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and 3 additional great-great grandchildren on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Storey; parents; and many siblings.

Family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, One NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the family in loving memory of Gloria Storey.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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