Gloria Dale Nolan, age 90 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Meridian Village Care Center.

She was born January 15, 1934 in Collinsville, IL, the only child to the late Albert and Virginia (nee Votik) Zamarione. She graduated from Collinsville High School and worked for 30 years in the Collinsville Unit 10 School District retiring as the secretary to the superintendent.

Gloria was a lifetime member of the Collinsville First United Methodist Church and a dedicated church volunteer in the Priscilla's Circle women's ministry. She looked forward to making the holiday advent calendars for the church which gave joy to hundreds of children in the area every year while raising money for those in need. She enjoyed crafting, tole painting, and ceramics.

She enjoyed caring for her rescue animals and was a devoted animal advocate for all creatures great and small.  She was a selfless and dedicated mother and grandmother who shared the values of compassion, kindness, and service with her family. Her legacy will live on in the many lives she touched and the animals she saved.

Gloria is survived by her two children: Jeffrey (Terri Phillips) Nolan of University City, MO and Cynthia Heagy of Collinsville, IL; and two grandchildren: Paige and Ella Nolan.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Collinsville First United Methodist Church, 207 W Church St, Collinsville, IL 62234.

Funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Mike Barclay officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Collinsville.

Memorials are suggested to Partners for Pets and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.