Gloria D. Oakwood, 89, of Burlington, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Oak Park Place.
Gloria was born in Edgerton on Oct. 25, 1932 to Francis and Nora (nee Jenkins) Trick. Her early life was spent in Busseyville. She graduated from Edgerton High School and UW Whitewater with a degree in teaching. On Nov. 24, 1956, in Busseyville, she was united in marriage to Donald Oakwood. Following marriage, they made Burlington their home. Donald preceded her in death on June 10, 2007.
Gloria started her career teaching grades one through five in Gravelstore School. She then moved to Edgerton, teaching first grade for two years. She finished her career as a second grade teacher with Cooper School in Burlington for 19 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Burlington, United Methodist Women, WEAC, NEA and Burlington Education Association.
Gloria is survived by her son, Eric (Karen) Oakwood; granddaughter, Tanya Gilbert; and great-granddaughter, Lilia Rose Gilbert-Domoe. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Clarence Bunting; and siblings, Ellsworth Calder, Vera Pruefer, Ruth Armstrong and Lorraine Trick.
The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Park Place and nurses of Kindred Hospice for their care and compassion during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Busseyville-Sumner Cemetery Association.
Services for Gloria will be held Saturday May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Burlington Methodist Church. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 1 until 2 p.m. at the church.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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