Gloria Kathryn Michael, 85, passed away June 16, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born November 11, 1938 to Cecil and Leonora (Helberg) Brandt in Enid, OK. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Enid, OK and has been a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior since 1965. She married Charles Michael on August 1, 1964 and they enjoyed 53 years together before his passing in 2017.

Gloria loved her career as a teacher. She started her education at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, OK, and later completed her education and master's degree at Central State University (now UCO) in Edmond, OK. She served as a preschool teacher at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, and later retired as an elementary teacher from Overholser Elementary School in the Putnam City School District.

Gloria was an avid reader and also enjoyed swimming, gardening, bird-watching and singing in the church choir. She was a member of the YMCA water aerobics class, a teacher's travel club and Tuesdays with Friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and sister, Lois Brandt. She is survived by her son, Cecil Michael (Shelly); daughter, Nancy Jenkins; son, Charlie Michael; sisters, Juanita Campbell and Evelyn Restivo (Joe); and grandchildren, Cale, Hannah, Elizabeth, Tate (Mickey), Brandt, Abi and Seth.

Viewing at Mercer-Adams will be Thursday, 12-8pm with family present from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be Friday, June 21, 10:00am at Lutheran Church of Our Savior with interment to follow in Bethany Cemetery.

Memorials in Gloria's name may be made to Lutheran Church of Our Savior.