Gloria Elizabeth Perkins Keller, 77, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on March 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas Perkins, Sr. and Mattie Elizabeth Clontz Perkins. Gloria was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she taught adult and children’s Sunday school, taught Vacation Bible School, and was choir director for the adults and children. Mrs. Keller worked at Shadowline and retired from the Vocational Rehabilitation Facility for the state of North Carolina. She and her husband enjoyed traveling with their friends.
Gloria is survived by her brother, Bill Perkins; children, Dennis L. Keller (Lee) and Teresa Keller Beach (Maurice); grandchildren, Melina Keller, Allison Keller, Megan Tallent, Clay Beach (Katelyn), and Hayden Beach; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would also like to express their appreciation to Gloria’s friends and caregivers, Sandy, Laura, Alice, and Kelli.
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Keller; brothers, Jimmy, Burl, Nial, Carroll, and Ned Perkins; and sisters, Jean Duckworth, Frances Woody, Nina Rader, and Hazel Perkins.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 13, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Kevin Sizemore, Rev. David Stikeleather, and Rev. J.R. Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 3861 Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Gloria and I worked together with the Cub Scouts of Chesterfield Community 46+ years ago. She stood out as being a leader and involved in every aspect of our activities. She was very dedicated and cared greatly about the youth in our community. I've always had a great deal of admiration and respect for Gloria.
Dennis, Teresa, and grandchildren , Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Gloria will be missed in the Pax Hill community. She was dedicated to Bethel and was always there when your dad was. So many memories of both of them. May you find joy knowing she is no longer sick and she’s completely healed, in the arms of Jesus, and now reunited with LaVern. Dionne and Kathleen Curtis
I am so sorry for your loss. Some of my earliest memories are of Sunday school and VBS and the crafts Gloria taught us. The last time I spoke with her we talked about those good Ole days. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all.
Tereca so sorry for your lost, Leona and I will have you in our prayers
My sincere sympathy to all the family. Gloria was a joy to know and praying that all memories though out the years will be of comfort in the coming days.
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.