Gloria Ann Reilly
September 6, 1924 - March 19, 2009
Obituary
Gloria A. REILLY
84, Lifelong resident of Seattle. Born September 6, 1924. Passed away peacefully on March 19, 2009. Survived by her loving sister Adelaide Gray; son Randy Reilly; granddaughter Adelaide Reilly; daughter-in-law Cathy Reilly and many nieces and nephews. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Her sister watched over her the last year of her life like a guardian angel. Gloria was a talented actress and singer and a devoted Catholic. She was very generous to her family and friends. She was a pioneer in starting the first child care center in downtown Seattle in the 1950’s. She also spent many years in the travel industry. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Funeral Mass, 12 Noon, Friday, March 27, 2009 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 205 Second Ave. N., Seattle. Burial following at Calvary Cemetery. Remembrances suggested to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
To My Beautiful Aunt Gloria- You are now in a beautiful beautiful place in Heaven with God and Family.Randy and Addy had a very beautiful service for you yesterday. Thank you for everything you did in our lives for us. Love Lynda
I will never forget your beautiful smile that would light up a room. I will hold close to my heart the memories shared with you and Addy in your home in Queen Anne. I always looked forward to the beautiful lunches you would prepare for us Gray children. Thank you for all the love you provided to me. Love Mary Grayniece
I send my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Reilly/Gray families. I am deeply saddened and so sorry to learn of Gloria’s passing. She was a spirited and engaging mother-in-law with a love of family, God and community. Her beautiful smile and ease of laughter is something I will always remember, and I am thankful she was a part of my life.
Sharon Reilly Jansen
U.S. Embassy Skopje, Macedonia
From the time we first chanced to meet Gloria in the 1950s, when we made use of her child care service in connection with downtown medical office visits, we have been proud to consider her a good friend. As our travel agent, she made our arrangements for several memorable foreign tours, and she was a loyal and effective supporter in our successful campaigns for public office in the 1980s. She was dependably cheerful, generous, and hospitable, and we will always remember her with fondness and gratitude for so enriching our lives.
God bless you, Gloria, for your wonderful life!
Virginia and Kurt Galle
My deepest condolences to the Reillys and the Grays. My great aunt Gloria was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed.
Aunt Gloria will always be remembered by me and my children. She was our glamourous aunt!
My greatest sympathy goes out to my brother Randy and all those folks who were close to Gloria. Also, I express my gratitude for Gloria’s concessions to myself and to those who were dear to her. May she rest in a state of harmony.
Bobby
To a beautiful aunt, who will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. You rest now with your other brothers & sisters. I will never forget your laugh & lively spirit. I thank you for all the kind things you did for me when I was a child. Love your niece, Margaret
My sincere condolences to Adie and the Reilly family. I knew Gloria from Sacred Heart parish. She was wonderful to me. I enjoyed listening to her stories of the Gray / Reilly families. She was a great dresser and like Adie could really wear a hat well. She will be missed.