Gloria Crinklaw

Gloria Jean Crinklaw passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 14 years to the day of her beloved husband, Will Crinklaw, passing away. She was 84 years old. After a short illness, Gloria somehow waited until that day to be closest and reunited with Will in Heaven. 

In life, they spent every day together, whether at home in the country, flea marketing, or fishing. She loved her son, Scott, and daughter, Kim, more than anything. 

Gloria worked as a legal secretary and pharmacy technician for much of her life. She lived a healthy life until she passed peacefully. 

Her loves and past times included bird watching, glassware, spending time with the family dogs, and baking the best cinnamon rolls, lasagna, and pumpkin bread on Earth. She enjoyed Arnold Schwarzenegger movies since the 1980’s. 

Gloria loved music, including Ozzy Osbourne, Neil Diamond, and Creed. 

In her last years, Gloria developed an absolute adoration for the music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour. She would spend hours watching their concerts and listening to those cds with her son, Scott. The beauty of that music was a gift that brought her so much peace and happiness. 

She also enjoyed sharing nature photography with her daughter, Kim, whose life as a nurse made Gloria proud. 

She spent her last days surrounded by family and knowing she was loved. Gloria’s selflessness, generosity, and kind, caring heart will be missed beyond words.  

No services are planned at this time. Cremation was under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri