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Gloria Ellis Obituary
Gloria was loved by anyone and everyone that met her. She always saw the good in every situation and in everyone she knew. Gloria lived for her family and enjoyed spending time with all her children and grandchildren more than anything else in the world.
A lifelong resident of Porterville she attended Porterville High School then went on to Dental Hygiene school and after that she became a Psychiatric Technician at Porterville Developmental Center . It was there that she met Bill whom she knew she wanted to share her life and love with. She had retired from the State Hospital after 20 years and was enjoying life with Bill and her children and grandchildren.
Gloria loved attending church, going to concerts and going out to eat. She loved music and dancing, especially Chicago and Boston. Her favorite verse was John 3:16 which she quoted to her girls as they were growing up, and they are comforted that she is now enjoying eternal life
Gloria is survived by her husband William Ellis Jr., daughters: Tonia (Jones) Worster , Julie Jones and Alisha Ellis, son in laws Bryan Worster and Daniel Leon Sr., Grandchildren: Mikayla Worster (15), Kaya Worster (15), Daniel Leon Jr. (14), Jada Jones (8), Kashton Worster (5), and Emery Leon (15 months), she is also survived by her sister Arlene Franco ( Shorty), niece Kasey Thomas, nephew Zeberiah Franco, and her previous husband of 25 years Randy Jones.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Ione and Arthur Horton and niece Leslie Cottingham.
Services will be held April 1, 2015 at Hillside Community Church, 1091 Linda Vista, Porterville, CA at 11:30 a.m. A Celebration of Gloria's Life will follow at the Elks Lodge in Porterville at 1:00 p.m.
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April 6, 2015
We are so sad to hear that Gloria passed away...She is beautiful..my dad , her brother, Doyle want wants to send his condolences..Gloria and I played when we were little girls..we always had a good time..Herdad would give us a dollar to go to store and get ice cream..I have very good memories of her and Arlene..
DL Dever
April 1, 2015
Dear Bill and Family: I was sorry to learn of Gloria's passing... I worked with her at PDC as she was beginning her career there. She was just a sweet and beautiful lady and cared about the clients and co-workers.
STEVE BROWN
April 1, 2015
YOUR SMILE AND WONDERFUL PERSONALITY WILL ALWAYS BE A TREASURE KATHEE AND I WILL HOLD FOREVER.
Natalie Fajardo
April 1, 2015
Tonia and Julie, accept my and Francine's condolences in the loss of your mom. My love and prayers are with the family.
Debra Cottrell
March 31, 2015
Praying for you and your family Tonia. I cannot fathom all the emotions you are all trying to process at this time. May God's peace envelop each of you through this life changing process.
Becky Velasquez
March 31, 2015
My prayers are with Gloria's family.I met Gloria thru work at PDC . Your mother was the most beauitful person inside and out.. She will be missed by all that she crossed paths with.Until we meet again Gloria rip. .
Diane Scott Marcellus
March 30, 2015
I met Gloria when she was married to Randy Jones. My father worked for Porterville Ready Mix for many years. I worked for her when she & Randy owned Whitridge Tire Shop and she was pregnant. She got me a job at Town & Country Children's Wear. I will never forget her friendship! RIP my friend!
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