Obituary of Gloria J. Donaldson

Gloria J. Donaldson, 91, of Carlinville, IL, passed away on Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, from complications from a fall at her residence at High Point Residence in Carlinville, IL. Gloria was born March 30, 1933, in Irving Township, IL, a daughter of Howard and Opal (Furness) Taylor. Gloria graduated from Morrisonville High School with the class of 1951. She then attended the school of cosmetology in Taylorville, IL. She married James Donaldson on April 24, 1954, in St. Maurice's in Morrisonville, IL. He later passed on April 24, 2016 in Girard, IL. Gloria was a hair dresser and operated her own beauty salon for many years. She was an active member of the Macoupin County Fair board and was a part of Home Extension for over 54 years. She loved spending time with family and friends and watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Gloria loved St Louis Cardinal baseball. She was an active member of the Funeral Dinner Committee and Football Breakfasts at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church for many years. She was also a part of Bridge Club for over 50 years. She loved meeting up with the Tuesday Morning Coffee Group. Gloria was one of the sweetest people you would ever meet. She loved to dance and was still bouncing around in her final months. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, James H. "Jim" Donaldson, and parents. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:00 to 10:30 am at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, 2010E. 1st South St, Carlinville, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville, IL, with the Reverend Joe Koyickal, SAC, presiding. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, Carlinville. Gloria is survived by her son, Mark (Becky) Donaldson of Carlinville, IL, son, Randy (Leanna) Donaldson of Springfield, IL, son, Jim (Cheryl) Donaldson of Carlinville, IL, son, Jeff (Vicki) Donaldson of Carlinville, IL, daughter, Marsha Stringer of Monticello, IL, 16 grandchildren; Mike Johnson, Katie Genta, Jamie Beck, Drue Donaldson, Valerie Gleason, Shane Donaldson, Heather Miller, Jordan Donaldson, Matt Donaldson, Clay Donaldson, Zach Donaldson, Ian Stringer, Nathaniel Stringer, Joshua Stringer, Luke Stringer, and Molly Stringer, 21 great-grandchildren, brother, Jerry (Dotti) Taylor of Morrisonville, IL, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carlinville Schools "Rock the Block" or Ss Mary & Joseph Building Fund. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.