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GLORIA CROXTON Obituary

Gloria "Googie" Arlene Croxton, 84, of Paola, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center from kidney failure. Gloria was a kind and caring individual who worked hard her whole life. This showed through in both her careers with American Cancer Association and the YMCA. She always put forth the extra effort to make sure everyone was getting along. She was preceded in death by a son, Chris Croxton; a grandson, David Nevill, and two sisters, Mary Truby and Bessie Jodsass. Survivors include a daughter and son- in-law, two granddaughters, a grandson, three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204. Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, (913) 451-1860. Fond memories and condolences can me left for the family online at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 16, 2010.

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cousin Keith&Marie Larson

July 20, 2010

Sorry to hear of Gloria's passing, our prayers and thoughts go to friends and family. Peace be with you.

Johanna & Gerald Bernahl

July 17, 2010

Dear Connie, we are so sorry to hear about your mothers dead we often talked and wonderd how you are.Also that Chris has passed. Our deepest Sympathy Gerald,Johanna Bernahl and Judith Heidinger {Springfield Illinois]

Joann (Thompson) Nutaut

July 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paul/Renee Lonergan

July 17, 2010

Connie and George, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was always so nice and pleasant.

Libby Bee

July 17, 2010

Connie and family, I am sorry to read about the passing of your mom. I also was shocked to read that Chris has also passed. Our condolences go out to you and yours. I have some very good memories we shared together. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Libby Coleman Bee

Gloria Walker

July 16, 2010

Lindsay, I'm so sorry to hear about losing your precious Grandmother. I know how much she meant to you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Gloria Walker

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