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Gloria Barker Hanely
Service Date:September 26th, 2011

Gloria Barker Hanely NORMAL- Gloria Barker Hanely, 58, of Normal, formerly of Springfield, OH, passed away at 3:47pm on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. She was born on September 12, 1953 in Rogersville, TN a daughter of Charles and Dolores Fletcher Barker. Gloria married John S. Hanely on September 1, 1970 in Normal, IL. He passed away on September 18, 1996. Surviving are her parents of Normal; her children, Jessica (Michael) Hanely-Poore of Normal, Sara (Jim) Jeffries of Dayton, OH, and Jason Hanely of Normal; two grandchildren, Jordan and Ashley Hanely; one sister, Sharon Burmaster (Marty Bell) of Normal; two nephews, Brandon Burmaster (Amber Myers) and Brody (Ashley) Burmaster; and her mother-in-law, Betty Hanely of Normal. She was preceded in death by her husband. Gloria was very artistic, talented and creative. She enjoyed doing needlework, basket making, jewelry making and rug hooking. She was an avid animal lover. Gloria was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A funeral service for Gloria will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the memorial home. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CISAR, 29738 E. 1400 N. Road, Colfax, IL 61728, a no kill shelter. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblersmith.com.
  • From:  Dan & Stacey Smith

    We would see Gloria at all of Jason's tennis matches when he played for Kenton Ridge High School. She was such a strong supporter of not only Jason playing tennis and basketball (at Springfield Christian) but all of his team mates as well. Jason, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much.

  • From:  Katelynn

    Sorry for your loss. Gloria was a very special part of the Kmart family and we will all miss her very much.

  • From:  Ursula Tone-Loercher

    Gloria will be greatly missed. She was great person and coworker. All of us at kmart will miss her greatly Sorry for your loss.

  • From:  Ursula Tone-Loercher

    We ar sorry for your loss,Gloria will be greatly missed by all at Kmart.

  • From:  Beth Hauck

    I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Gloria at Kmart and she was a great person to work with. She always had a smile on her face. Many people will miss her.

  • From:  Joy Knowles-Varney

    Am deeply saddend for Gloria and her family. She was an amazing woman with a beautiful smile who was always so very kind to me. I respected how strong she was when she lost her husband. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

  • From:  bev white

    i worked with Gloria at kmart in springfield ohio. before she moved back to illinois. she was great to work with,always pleasant with everyone. we met for lunch when she was back here for a visit and i so enjoyed seeing her again and her crazy sense of humor . she was certainly a special lady and will be missed by family and friends. rest in peace Gloria. my sympathies to all the family.

  • From:  Courtney Borth

    I worked with Gloria at Kmart. I will miss seeing her smiling face when I came in. She was a great lady and will be missed by ALL...she was a great part of the Kmart family. My sympathies to your family.

  • From:  Tammy Crippen

    I worked with Gloria at Kmart in Ohio. She was a very special lady always with a smile on her face. She will be sorely miss. Praying that you all can find comfort in God during this difficult time.. We will all miss you Miss Gloria.

  • From:  Peggy Hayden

    Gloria had such a strange since of humor....sometimes I didn't know if she was serious or joking. I remember Gloria with her cane and the sock on it. I was really interested in her beading skills I admired her for her grit. She willl be missed. She is now reunited with her husband. I worked with Gloria at KMart 9660 in Springfield, Ohio. My sympathies to her family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you face the coming months. Love and Prayers, Peggy

  • From:  Dianna Mitchell

    Jess, Sarah and Jason, I am so sadden to hear the news about your mom. She was a WONDERFUL neighbor and friend. I hope that your hearts may find peace and comfort in the following days, months and years ahead. Hugs to all three of you .. We miss seeing your faces!!! Your old neighbors from Madison, Dianna Mitchell and Mallory Jenkins

  • From:  Bev and Mark Engle

    Sara, Jess and Jason: Keeping your family close in thoughts and prayers and praying you find peace and strength in all the loving memories.

  • From:  Keith Williamson

    Good morning, This message is for Jessica. I know this is voice out of the past, but I saw the obituary Saturday and wanted to share my deepest sympathy to a great past employee. It is very stange when last week your name came to mind out of the blue during some quiet prayer time. When I saw the notice about your mom, I knew why. From what I remember, she was always on your side with support and I knew you and Sara gave her many challenges. Parenting is not easy, as you both now know having children of your own. Other than this setback, I hope life is treating you well and you are blessed with the good fortune you deserve. There were only a small number of past employees I had a true appreciation and concern for, you were certainly one of those individuals. God has a plan for everyone and this too is part of that plan. Take care.

  • From:  Sandy Reed

    Gloria would talk to me about her family who she loved so much.Family was what Gloria loved most.Gloria would smile for weeks when she would go on a outing with her family.I remember she had a bell on her cane and we would hear her coming.Always came in to work if she was called to do so.Gloria was one of a kind and she did love people.It was real sad when Gloria had to leave our store.But Gloria made the best of everything she could.Sleep with the angels Gloria.And to your family many blessing to you.And you have a angel with a smile watching over you! Sandy

  • From:  Gerry & Connie Carlson

    I was Gloria's youth pastor, and Connie was her Jr. High Sunday School teacher, many years ago. We are saddened to hear of her passing, but rejoice that she is with her Lord. As mentioned by someone else, Gloria had a special sense of humor. She was always upbeat and loads of fun. I posted some pictures on the "Treasures" blog I created of the Calvary Baptist youth group (circa 1969-70) during the last few years. There is a classic pose from Gloria that made us all smile.

  • From:  Sharon McLaughlin

    I was so surprised to hear about Gloria. I met her in the 80's when she bought basket supplies at Gundula's in Springfield. I remember when she found out she was expecting Jason, and we were friends through the birth of the grandchildren and John's death. We saw the most of each other on the cruise with Betty in 1993. What a time we had. She was truly one of a kind, I am richer for having known her. My thought and prayers go out to your family.