Gloria Lee Horne (nee Miller) passed away peacefully surrounded by her children after a long illness on March 18, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH at the age of 87. Gloria was born on November 4, 1935 in Cincinnati, OH to her parents James K and Catherine Miller. She attended Milford High School and the University of Cincinnati. She and her husband, Donald W. Horne had been married for 59 years. They started out in Cincinnati and moved to Aurora, IL in 1965 and returned to Cincinnati in 2000.
Gloria’s professional life included working as a Sr. Underwriter for Farmers Insurance for 29 years. She served as president of Aurora Insurance Woman and Illinois Toastmasters. While working, she was an active volunteer in her community. She was most proud of her time as a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout Den Mother. Her hobbies included golf, bowling, bridge, reading and painting. What she most enjoyed was playing games with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her 3 children: Sharon (Kevin) Dolan in Louisville, KY, Carin (Rodger) Stutz in Chicago, IL and Donald (Sherry) Horne in Cincinnati, OH and 7 grandchildren: Matthew (Piper) Dolan, Julie (Andrew) Barger, Kyle Dolan, Rodger (Carrie) Stutz, David (Kelly) Stutz, Donald G Horne and Grant Horne and 15 great grandchildren and 2 dear friends Judy Armstrong and Nicole Keller.
She is preceded in death by her husband Don, her grandson Ryan James Horne, her parents, her sister Jacqueline Hocter and her brother James C. Miller.
There will be a celebration of life for Gloria in the spring for family and friends on May 27th in Louisville KY.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Gloria Horne, 87 years old, born on November 4, 1935, and passed away on March 18, 2023. We will remember her forever.
Professional Services Entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home
