Gloria Jean Travis
Gloria Jean Travis (Logan) was born January 19, 1946 in Alton, Illinois. She was the daughter of James Willie Logan and Arline Jones. She graduated from Blytheville High School. She worked as a Secretary at Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. for over 16 years and later ended her work career as a Courtesy Desk Cashier at Schnucks Markets after many years.
She met and married Thomas J. Travis, Jr. in 1967 and gained two daughters she loved as her own.
Gloria received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in 2005, personally witnessed by her daughter Kimberly Lawrence (Travis). She answered her Master’s call to a more abundant life in Glory on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Villages of St. Peters Nursing Home in St. Peters, Missouri.
Ms. Travis’ parents, Mr. Logan and Ms. Jones preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers: Leonard (Jerry) Logan, James Lewis Logan and Bishop Marshall Logan, all of Blytheville, Arkansas.
Gloria leaves to cherish her love and memory: Two daughters: Mrs. Kimberly (Garnet) Lawrence of Kansas City, MO and Ms. Kathleen Travis of Valencia, CA; step-son: Joshua Travis; three sisters: Mrs. Mary (Russell) Carter of Jennings, MO; Mrs. Mildred (Darryl) Wheeler of Jonesboro, GA; and Mrs. Minnie (Robert) Ivery of Aldie, VA; beloved nephews: Elder Rickey (Melisa) Logan, Marshall Jr., Leonard, Jeremy, Jamelle, Darryl Jr., Darrius and Kaleb; beloved nieces: Ms. Helen Logan of Apopka, FL; Mrs. Michelle (Patrick) Co- hen of Memphis, TN; Mrs. Carolyn (Dwayne) Herbert of Blythe- ville, AR; Jakki, Stephanie, Gwen, Marcie, and Kirby; beloved uncles Elder Henry Foster and Eddie Foster, and Aunt Lillian of Holly Springs, MS; three grandsons: Kristopher, Gregory, and Kendall; one great-grandson: Jayden; a host of more nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.
A service will be held for her at St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis MO 63103 on Sunday, August 21st, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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I’m saddened to have just learned of your loss several years ago…as well as the other losses you’ve experienced these past years. Out of the blue, I dreamed of Jean last night and looked her up today via Google. Her sister (and my best friend), Minnie, introduced me to Jean many years ago. What I remember most about her is that she loved to laugh. I pray you all are strengthened and well.
I have been asking about Gloria for quite sometime. I enjoyed our friendship and the laughs we shared. I was honored to work with her and call her friend. I was with her during her chemo treatments when she had breast cancer. I hated this for her. Then being diagnosed with MS saddened me. Little did I know, I shared the same disease. Nothing hurts me more than knowing she is gone from this earth and nothing thrills me more than to know she is in Jesus loving arms. To whom ever posted the pictures, thank you for including my grandson when he was 3 years old in his top hat holding roses. Gloria was so kind to him and to everyone that knew her. I’ll see you again Gloria. Wait for me at the gate. My sincere sympathy to the family and friends.