Gloria J. (Wilson) Stokes

COLUMBUS- Gloria Jean (Wilson) Stokes, 75, formerly of Walhonding, died Friday, April 25, 2025 at The Grove at Oakleaf Village in Columbus.

She was born April 4, 1950 to the late Donald E. and Virginia L. (Haines) Wilson. She married William Francis Stokes on June 7, 1968, who preceded her in death Jan. 27, 2024. Gloria retired from Kenyon College after almost thirty years. She was passionate about sports, from locally East Knox, to The Ohio State Buckeyes, to the teams in Cleveland. She was a long-time supporter and volunteer of East Knox Athletic Boosters and spent many years cooking for East Knox football players before games. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by two sons, Brian (Terri) Stokes of Columbus, and Jake (Liza) Stokes of Walhonding; her grandchildren, Kylie Stokes, Garrett Stokes, and William Stokes; two brothers, Greg Wilson, and Bob Wilson; a sister, Debbie (Dean) Davis; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Pastor Bart Rine officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. FischerFuneralHome.com

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org; or to Zusman Community Hospice at Wexner Heritage Village, whv.org/donate