Gloria June Hayward Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gloria June Hayward 78, of Muskogee, OK left this world Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Gloria was born June 29, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN, where she was the fourth child (of seven) born to Raymond and M. Edith (McLoud) Stahl. Gloria grew up with her family in Indiana, losing her father at the young age of twelve. When she was fifteen she fibbed to the state of Indiana stating on her marriage certificate from Bloomington, IN, that "June" Stahl was 17 and of age when she eloped with Harold (Gene) Hayward, 21. During their life shared together, until their eventual divorce in 1968, Gloria and Gene raised their fast growing young family in Indiana (until 1959) New Orleans, LA, before finally settling in California in 1961. In 1969, Gloria returned back to her birth state of Indiana along with her five children until she moved permanently to Muskogee, OK in 1977. When Gloria wasn't busy taking care of her children and being super grandma to the next generation of young Haywards, she was helping get everyone off to school and to activities before returning to work each night, working as a CNA/CMA healthcare provider for the Nevitts, at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home, a position which she held for over 34 years (only leaving for a short time to care for her ailing mother, Edith in Indiana, before coming back to Oklahoma) and finally retiring in 2013. Gloria had a wicked sense of humor, a ready laugh, an open door to all, and a love that knew no bounds. She worked hard all her life, gave all she had everyday, lived life to the fullest, and would do anything for anyone, anytime only asking in return that she get her daily dose of Perry Mason, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and her other weekly programs like Walker Texas Ranger. She will be missed by anyone that knew her, but especially her family where she had the gift to make each and everyone of them feel like they were the most favored, most important, maybe even the only one in this world that mattered to her. The love she gave her kiddos was absolutely boundless. Those who precede her in death are her parents Raymond J. and M. Edith Stahl of Indiana, along with her siblings Mary E. Kivet of Muskogee, OK; James A. Stahl of Indianapolis, IN; Martha E. Collins of Indianapolis IN; Wallace R. Stahl of Tyler, TX; George D Stahl of Louisville, KY; Roger L Stahl of Sandy, Utah and her children, son David Lee Hayward Sr. of Ft. Gibson, OK; daughter and son-in-law Donna J. and Robert Carver of Indianapolis, IN; and son-in-law Richard Gene (Dick) Parks of Muskogee, OK. Gloria is survived by her loving family which includes daughters Leona Sue (Susie) and husband Troy Johnson of Inola, OK; Vickie L Hayward Parks of Muskogee, OK; and Gloria J (Bo) and husband Terry Clark of Ft Gibson, OK; along with her grandchildren David Lee Hayward Jr and Paula of Beggs, OK; Joey Hayward of Muskogee, OK; Jason Hayward of Muskogee, OK; Georgeanna Phipps of Inola, OK; Samantha J Winkel of Muskogee, OK; Jeremy W (Jay) and Reileene Winkel of Inola, OK; Wade Johnson of TX; Rick Johnson of AR; Troy and Steve (Ketchersid) Johnson of Eureka, AR; Jody and Steve Geiger of Jenks, OK; Wendy and Chris Lemon of Tulsa, OK; Angela Bufore and Chris Parks of Wichita, KS; Joshua (Josh) and Chasity Bufore of Indianapolis, IN; Brian and Jacklyn Bufore of Muskogee, OK; Shane Daniel Hayward Sr. of Muskogee, OK; Amanda Barnett of Muskogee, OK; Trisha Barnett of Muskogee, OK; Savannah Barnett of Muskogee, OK; and Amy Jane and Jeff Plunkett of Muskogee, OK, 48 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gloria's Viewing is from 2-5pm with a Visitation (with Family and Friends) from 5-7pm on Tuesday November 15, 2016. A Chapel Service is to be held at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home (1224 E Poplar Ft Gibson, OK) at 2pm Wednesday November 16, 2016, with Reverend Cindy Culver officiating. Graveside committal prayers and interment will follow at Ft Gibson's Citizens Cemetery with David Lee Hayward Jr, Jeremy Winkel, Brian Bufore, Joey Hayward, Zak Winkel, Michael Winkel, Garrett Winkel and Shane Hayward Jr. serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers being Danny Hayward, Jason Hayward, Bailey Hemphill, Braydon Hayward, Geno Hayward, Bobby Ledtje, Jeff Plunkett, Terry Clark, and JD Nichols. The family of Gloria June Hayward has entrusted her services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555 Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Gloria June Hayward

June 29, 1938 - November 12, 2016