Gloria Ditmore

Gloria Ann Ables Ditmore Obituary
Gloria Ann Ables Ditmore, age 83, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2025, from her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born on December 23, 1941.
Gloria received her Bachelor of Science Degree, attended Warren Wilson College in North Carolina, and graduated from MTSU. She was a lifelong Travel Agent.
She was an active member of Grassy Valley Baptist Church, was Head of The Golden Sunshine, served on the Finance Team, the Greeting Team, and Counting of Tithes Team. She was also part of the Fox Den Ladies Group and was once voted Knox Businesswoman of the Year.
Gloria loved animals and was the proud owner of Dachshund royalties: Princess, Duke, and Baron.
Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, William Patrick Ditmore; and parents, Felt S. Ables and Mona Smith Ables.
She is survived by her sister, Wanda Ables Luttrell; stepdaughter, Patti Kirk (husband-Rick), step-granddaughters, Emily Douglas (husband-Lance), Sadie and Luke; step-grandson, Andrew Kirk (wife-Julia), Kathryn and Audrey; and special maternal cousins, Sandra Pendegrass and Barbara Henry.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Kenny and Sandi Eubanks and the Pastor and members of Grassy Valley Baptist Church.
Receiving of family and friends will be held at Grassy Valley Baptist Church on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, with service from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Pastor Mark Martin officiating.