Gloria Jean Tompkins

ObituaryGloria Tompkins was born March 16, 1934, in Dundee, Mississippi to Frank and Masola Donner, she was the second of six siblings. Her parents, husband, two sisters (Jessie and Babygirl), two neph- ews (Ricky and Travis), stepson (Marvin), daughter-in-law (Eliza) and two grandsons (Douglas and Gerald) preceded her in death. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age attending Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church in Mississippi, and upon moving to st. Louis united with Grace Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the mother's board, and later attended the st. Louis Dream Center. Gloria married Willie Tompkins, Jr. on July 4, 1954 and to this blessed union six children were born. Willie had three older children for a total of nine children. Gloria moved to st. Louis and worked for 905 Liquor, coordinating glass, are and gift baskets for special events. She enjoyed spending time with her immediate family and visiting by phone with distant relati es. Her hobbies included cooking, crafts, sewing and gardening. Gloria loved the Bible and continued Bible study during the period she spent in the rehab-nursing home facility. Daily, she and roommate Cynthia prayed; and attended weekly church services provided by Pastor Berry at the facility. Mom was happy to have two new friends Cynthia and her mother Adrian; they made her feel as if she was at home. Gloria enjoyed her independence and never ever wanted to be a burden on anyone. She always gave of herself unselfishly. During her months of illness she leaned heavily on the Lord and called upon Him to lessen her pain and discomfort. On Wednesday, November 21, 2012, Gloria was called home to her resting place in glory. She leaves to cherish her memory: (6) children and (2) step- children, Jewel, Lugene (Epple). Jackie (Usler). (Diane), Arlena, James anda). Cassandra (Jel), Reashall (Wayne), Sherry (Arvell); (19) grandchildren, Sophia (Steve), Keith, Michelle, Angie, Anna, Goldie, Suzy, Marvin Jr. (Megan), Jamie (Corey), Latoya, Edward, Clerra. Kurstie. Karon, Brittany, Kanisha, Darian. Javonte, Demond; (23) great-grandchildren, Amber, Kelly, Steve, Hayden, Keith .Jr., Kyarra, Dougneshia. Dougniecia, Dominique, TaL Kyont'e, Kaliah, Kavonya, Kyran. Kalisa, Arnez. Armond, Ameria. Simone, Kingston, Tierien. Micheal, Camron; (2) sisters, Suzette (Rev. Joe), Barbara (Cleo); (l) brother, James Frank (Mary); (3) special friends, Dorothy, Marilyn, Janet along with her two sons, Andre and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her dog, Zora. To Our Mom We take comfort in the fact that you and Dad are united a~ain. Thank you for all the love and all the joy you have ~iven us. You are forever in our hearts and minds. We love you MOM. Interment:Lake Charles CemeterySt. Louis, MO .