Gloria Brewer, 78, passed away at 7:57 a.m. on June 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

Gloria was born on August 8, 1940; daughter of Albert and Wilma (Jesse) Beckman.

 

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and one grandchild.

 

Surviving Gloria are her children: Joe (Laura) Brewer of Lincoln, IL, Doug (Shawn) Brewer of Clinton, IL, and Steve (Sonya) Brewer of Washington; three sisters; two brothers; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren.

 

Gloria retired from Lincoln Developmental Center. After retirement, she cooked part-time at Lincoln Community High School for several years. She was a member of the Relay for Life and the Red Hats. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and fishing, but above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Gloria was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Lincoln, IL.

 

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 16, 2019, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Elks Lodge # 914. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gloria's name to the Relay for Life.