Gloria Lee (Erwin) Aldridge, 73, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at The Pines in Kirksville.

Born July 29, 1951 in Kirksville, Missouri, Gloria was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Roma Belle (Jackson) Erwin. Gloria was married to Richard Mathes and to this union one daughter Casey was born, he preceded her in death. On January 23, 1998 Gloria married Ronnie Aldridge.

Gloria is survived by her husband Ronnie of twenty-six years; two daughters, Casey Williams of Sioux City, IA, and Robin Aldridge of Queen City, MO; one son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Lois Aldridge of Kirksville, MO; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Linda Erwin of Greentop, MO; as well as eleven grandchildren, Gabriel Valenzuela, Loren and Corben Williams, Alaena, Zach, and Maggie Aldridge, and Chrystal, Chance, C.J., Courtney, and Colette Easley, niece Jackie (Randy) Sapp, and nephew, Luke (Julia) Erwin.

Gloria was a graduate from Schuyler County R-I High School. She was employed a number of years for Hollister, Inc. in Kirksville, until retiring. She then worked at R&R Market in Queen City, and was last employed at Maritz in Kirksville.

Gloria enjoyed cooking and playing the Lottery. Her true love and passion was spending time with her family and attending any and all events of her grandchildren.

Gloria has been cremated and her family will receive friends during a public visitation on Tuesday evening, November 5, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home.

A brief memorial service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with Pastor Ralph Wheeler officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Greentop Cemetery in Greentop, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her husband Ronnie Aldridge and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.