Gloria A. Tomlinson, 87, of Rushville, died at 12:20 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.Gloria A. Tomlinson, 87, of Rushville, died at 12:20 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Schuyler County, Illinois, a daughter of Jerry and Corinne Livingston Workman. She first married Richard Law in 1949 in Schuyler County. She later married Wayne Tomlinson on Nov. 3, 1979, in Rushville. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Rick L. (and Rosemary) Law of Oswego; one daughter, Kristiann Marie (and Innocent) Okoye of Naperville; two step sons, Craig (and Lynn) Tomlinson and Brian Tomlinson, both of Rushville; three step daughters, Jean (and Norm) Kloker and Cathryn Tomlinson, both of Rushville, and Patti Kay (and Jack) Hendon of St. Louis; one brother, Ron Workman of Havana; seven grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 11 step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Kim Law; one daughter, Debra Law; and one brother, Jack Workman.
A graduate of Rushville High School, Gloria went on to attend Western Illinois University. She first worked as a graphic design and customer service representative and later management of off-set press printing companies in both Aurora and Jacksonville. Later, she owned and operated, along with her husband Wayne, Tomlinson Real Estate and Appraisals in Rushville for many years.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville. She, along with others, was a driving force in obtaining and restoring the Phoenix Opera House in Rushville. She served on the board and volunteered at the Phoenix.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with David Haney and Sarah Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Phoenix Opera House.
Condolences may be sent to www.woodfh.net.
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