Obituary of Gloria Jean Graham

Gloria Jean Graham, age 71, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Gloria was born July 8, 1946 in Plano, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles and Lucille (Sharpnick) Smith.

On May 20, 1992 in Bennett Springs, Missouri, Gloria was united in marriage to Gary Graham. They shared 25 years of marriage together at the time of her death.

Gloria graduated from School of the Osage with the Class of 1965. Some of her favorite things to do included painting, fishing and cooking for friends and family. She loved being hospitable and was always willing to open her home to anyone in need. Her greatest joy was caring for her home and spending time with her family.

Gloria is survived by her husband Gary Graham of the home; son Gary Parsons and wife Jessi from Kaiser, Missouri; son Charles Howard and wife Kollette of Lebanon, Missouri; daughter Tammy Wommack of Buffalo, Missouri; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille Smith and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 11, 2017 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Graveside Service / Interment will be at 2:00 Monday, September 11 at Greenmore Cemetery in Eldon, Missouri.