Gloria I. Murrell

Gloria I. Murrell, age 96, a longtime resident of Treasure Lake, died peacefully on October 18, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

She was born on March 4, 1925 in Flint, Michigan to parents Gladys and Howard Holcomb and was pre-deceased by her 2 younger brothers, Wayne and Eldon.

Gloria was to married Robert H. Russell in 1942 and to Wilbur Murrell in 1994. Both preceded her in death.

She had a long career of 30 years with Avon Products in management.

After moving to DuBois, she worked as a realtor with Coldwell Banker for 13 years.

She is survived by three children, Robert (Jeanne) Russell, Robin (Marsha) Russell and Elaine (Joseph) Mogor. And four loving grandchildren, Kimberly (Arturo) Angel, Chad (Trisha) Russell, Bart Russell and Joy (Keith) Norton. Gloria also had seven great-grandchildren.

Gloria enjoyed membership and volunteering with The Daughters of the American Revolution, Treasure Lake Church, The American Cancer Society, the local hospital and nursing homes, DuBois Area of Christian Women and Ladies of the Lake.

Gloria will be remembered for her love of God, her sense of humor, her concern and advocacy for social justice. But foremost, as a loving, loyal and strong friend and mother.

Gloria’s genuine gifts of open-mindedness, laughter and hard work will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

A memorial service celebrating Gloria’s life will be held at Treasure Lake Church on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11 AM followed by a reception and luncheon.

In Lieu of flowers, Gloria’s family has been strongly impacted by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and she had a lifelong affection for all animals.

Therefore, her family has requested that memorial donations go to ALS.org and / or Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.


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