Gloria Jean Crutchfield passed away peacefully at 6:56 AM on January 28,2024, at the age of 71. She was born in Tunica, Mississippi, on December 10, 1952.

Gloria was predeceased by Mother: Fannie Louise Crutchfield; Father: Eddie Strong; Sister: Barbara Jean Westbrook Brother: Clyde and Willie Crutchfield, James Leggette Son: Patrick Wayne Crutchfield; Grandson: Jordan Young; Sister-in- Law: Ethel Lee Crutchfield; Close Niece: Mary Ann Johnson.

Lovely remembered by: Sons: Gregory and Lee Crutchfield; Grandchildren: Shanell, Danizlar, Sage, Brandon Crutchfield and Kimberly Lawrence: 5 Great Grandchildren; 5 Sisters:  Dorothy Lee Crutchfield, Mary Maureen Gill, Ramona (Danny), Kimble, Janet Randle, Mary Francois Dixon: close niece: Sandra (Norman) Cole and a host of nieces, nephews and cousin. A best friend: Linda Bosslet and god daughter: Trisha Simpson.

Gloria early formative years were in Tunica, MS, later relocating to St Louis, MO, graduating from O’Fallon Technical High School. She attended Harris Stowe State College, leading her to an Elementary Educator in the St. Louis Public School System.