Born June 13, 1950, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Forest S. and Ruth E. (Kraemer) Varner, Sr.

She is survived by three siblings, Forest S. Varner Jr., of McAlisterville, Ruthann M. and husband, James E. Gill Jr., of Tylersburg, and Robert L. Varner and wife, Glenda, of Milroy; and many nieces and nephews.

Gloria graduated from Juniata High School and worked as a seamstress at Lyon Fashions, Juniata Garment and Corvette America.

She attended Lighthouse Community Church, Mifflintown, and Mexico Full Gospel Mission.

She enjoyed putting puzzles together, playing the piano and singing. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Her graveside service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Henry officiating. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit at the service.

There will be no viewing.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later time.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Dr, Ste 100, Harrisburg PA 17110.

Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third Street, Mifflintown, has care of the arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.