Gloria Denton

THEBES, Ill. -- Gloria Deane Denton, 88, of Thebes died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Metropolis Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Commerce, Missouri, to Guy J. and Jennie E. Clymer Caldwell.

She and Henry Lee Denton were married Nov. 23, 1950, at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death Nov. 17, 2018.

Gloria was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School.

She was a member of Thebes Baptist Church.

She liked to knit, crochet and grow roses. She also liked to play rummy and bake cookies for her grandkids.

Survivors include a son, David Denton of Thebes; two daughters, Linda Denton Smith of Hickory, Kentucky, and Vicki Lee Denton of California; sister, Loretta (Sonny) Davis of Danville, Illinois; three grandsons, Brad, Matt and Anthony Smith; great-grandchildren, Kirsten, Bradley, Emily, Riley Sue, Laken, Blake, Tanner, Lizzie and Lainey; and a great-great-grandchild, Keryington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Mary Carol Denton; son-in-law, Charles Smith; and several brothers and sisters.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Raymond McAfee officiating.

Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.