Gloria Diane Parker

Gloria Diane Parker, 75, of Lincoln, passed away October 1, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

Gloria was born November 15, 1949, in Lincoln, IL., the daughter of Vernon and Anna (Robbins) Charron. She married William Dean Parker in 1987, and he preceded her in death in 2019. Gloria retired from Lincoln Developmental Center after serving several years there. She was an avid bowler.

Survivors include her son Brad Parker, her siblings: Linda Norman, Roy Charron, Carolyn (Fritz) Ewalt, Gayla Charron, Kenneth (Allie) Charron, and Elizabeth (Kevin) Johnson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Brett, brother Greg Charron, and sister Sandra Allen.

Memorials may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.