"Becky-I grew up with your mom and knew Gloria so well! Would like to visit or talk to you-my number is listed in phone book-sorry for all your losses!"
In loving memory of
Gloria L. Furrow
June 2, 1946 - May 15, 2018
Gloria L. Furrow, 71, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 15, 2018, at the Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A private burial will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. A natural journey farewell with cremation has taken place. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Gloria Lee Rockwell was born on June 2, 1946 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Forrest and Maxine (Shady) Rockwell. She attended Maquoketa schools and was part of the 1964 graduating class from Maquoketa High School. She married John E. Furrow on April 21, 1963 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union one son was born, Brian.
Gloria had most notably worked with her mom at Rocky's Café in Maquoketa for many years. She had also worked for a short time as a vet assistant at Colonial Terrace in Dubuque.
Gloria had been an avid bowler for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, loved dogs, and was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers.
Those left to honor her memory include a niece, Becky (Harlan Jr.) Doty of Dubuque, IA, and 2 great-nephews, Jake and Luke; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John on August 21, 2001, a son Brian on June 7, 2004, 3 infant sisters, a sister Marilyn Davison on August 16, 2014, and her beloved dog Pepper.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"I knew Gloria all my life , her father and my Father(Myron) were brothers . I had many wonderful times over the years with Gloria ! Mark Rockwell, Galena , Il "
"We knew Gloria as a wonderful, caring sister-in-law to Barry Furrow who was an employee of ours for a time. Gloria really cared about Barry and did everything she could to make sure that Barry was taking care of himself and staying well. We also knew Gloria as a caring vet assistant. KInd, caring people like Gloria are an honor to know. Our thoughts are with the family. - Mary McAllister and John Melvold"
"We will miss her so much. Our hearts are broken.RIP our fruend. You were dearly loved."
"To Gloria's family i offer my condolences I was a long time friend of the Furrow family I new them all well even Johns family Buster Joyce, & Barry, also played in bands for years with Brian Gloria was a funny lady great since of humor all around a very good person they are all missed!"
"Becky I was sorry to read that Gloria had passed away. I have many memories of her and Marilyn coming to The Loft after bowling. I also remember when she worked for her mom at Rocky's. "
"My thoughts & prayers are with Gloria's family. We loved to visit about animals Cathy Scott"