Gloria Drumm

Gloria Joan Drumm (nee Noone), born on July 27, 1952, in New York City, New York, passed away on September 8, 2024, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 72. Gloria, a woman of diverse talents and interests, lived a life marked by her multifaceted career and vibrant hobbies.

Gloria's educational journey began at Main Street School in Englishtown, New Jersey, followed by Marlboro High School. She furthered her education at the University of Colorado, Boulder, which set the stage for her diverse professional life. Gloria served honorably in the Army during the Vietnam Era, leveraging her skills as a neo-natal nurse. After her military service, she explored her passions in the arts as a dancer and later communicated her insights through her role as a journalist for the Denver Post. Gloria concluded her professional career by retiring at the end of 2017 from Verizon Business Services.

Beyond her career, Gloria was an avid abstract artist and ceramicist, finding joy in creating beautiful pieces that reflected her inner vision. Her love for music was expressed through her participation in the Rich Tone Chorus. She also enjoyed traveling to new places and embracing new cultures and experiences.

Gloria is survived by her sons, Mark Drumm of Allen, Texas, and Jeff Drumm of San Francisco, California; her siblings, Brian Noone, Nancy Vadimsky, Elaine Noone, Diane Ticse, and Greg Noone. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gloria Noone, and her brother John Noone.

A memorial service will be held on October 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, where friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance of Gloria's remarkable life.