Gloria Sankey

Gloria Sankey (nee Benedetti) on July 24 2024, of Glendora, NJ. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Louis Sankey. Daughter of the late Lorenzo & Carmela. Sister to the late Rose Benedetti and late Sylvia Orzolek. Loving mother of Larry Sankey, Ray Sankey (Colleen), and the late Carol Jandura. Aunt of Jacky Rocks and Grandmother of Anthony Jandura, BriAnna Sankey, and Cierra Sankey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Gloria was a gifted seamstress, a devout catholic, and above all; she loved spending time with her family. She was an active member of the Saint Teresa's Altern Rosary where she participated in many activities such as their annual carnival, holiday bizarres, and fundraisers. Born and raised in South Philly, Gloria had a love for the Mummer's string bands and looked forward to watching the parades with her family to celebrate New Years and the Fourth of July. She was employed at the Philadelphia Naval Yard for many years, where she ultimately met her husband Louis. Gloria enjoyed family vacations to Wildwood beach every summer. Gloria always put the needs of others before her own, she was such a down to earth soul who genuinely lo...[more]

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life. She will be missed dearly. There will be a memorial service held at 11am on Tuesday July 30, 2024 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Inurnment St. Joseph's Cemetery.