Gloria Jean Smith

Gloria J. (Thompson) Smith, 78, of Massillon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on March 22, 2024 at Amherst Meadows.

She was born on December 13, 1945 to the late Arthur and Lonnie (Pierce) Thompson Sr. of Massillon, OH.

Gloria was a graduate of Washington High School. Gloria retired from the Suarez Company. She loved to play BINGO, read books, raising flowers, traveling, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. She also was an avid Massillon Tiger fan, and was an active member of her Class Reunion Committee.

Gloria is survived by her loving sons, Michael D. (James Freehahn) Smith, Jeffery S. (Deanna) Smith Sr.; her favorite grandchildren, Brande (Yongjie Lim) Smith and Jeffery Smith Jr.; siblings, Karrie Jackson, Bitsy Driver, Dena Smith, and Rodney (Keiko) Thompson; former husband and father of her children, Robert Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by a grandson, J.D. Smith; siblings Christina Brinson, Arthur "Grit" Thompson Jr., and Marsha Thompson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 1pm-3pm at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon, with a Celebration of Gloria's Life to follow at 3pm in the funeral home. Pastor Gaylin Johnson officiating.

The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice and the staff of Amherst Meadows, especially Helen Kirby for their care of Gloria.

Memorials are suggested in Gloria's memory to Crossroads Hospice of Canton.