Gloria F. Cummings, 69, died at her home on Fri, Dec 24, 2010. She was born on Sep 4, 1941 in Rochelle, the daughter of Eugene and Velma Ledin Plumb. She was employed by Sterling School District as a librarian for twenty nine years, serving both Coleta Grade School and Challand Middle School.
Mrs. Cummings was a member of Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling, and the Sterling Rock Falls Community Service Club.
Gloria Cummings married Richard Ankney in 1961. She later married James Cummings in 1990. He preceded her in death on Mar 24, 2004.
Gloria was affectionately called Granny Go Go by her grandsons. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, visiting with her extended family, and attending her grandchildren’s musical performances and sporting events.
She is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Mike) Filippi of Rock Falls and Tina (Karl) Vandermyde of Dunlap; three step daughters, Sue Williams of Gilbert, AZ, Barb Bell of Freeport, Karen (Lucas) Blum of Tacoma, WA; one step son, Steve (Toni) Cummings of Des Plaines; four sisters, Velma (Bill) Dysart of Crystal Lake, Patricia Wilson of Seoul, Korea, Marilyn Milroy of Evanston, and Carolyn (George) Brooks of Dixon; one brother, Phil (Carolyn) Plumb of Dixon; her mother in law, Lola Cummings of Freeport; two grandsons, Peter and Jacob Vandermyde; and three step children Christopher and Samantha Cummings, and Kelsey Berry.
She was preceded in death by her son James Ankney, her parents, and one sister Virginia Eisle.
A celebration of Gloria’s life will take place at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St., Sterling on Tue, Dec 28, 2010 with the Reverend Kenneth Zuithoff officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am prior to the Memorial Service at 11 am at the church. A gathering for family and friends will take place at the church after the service.
- Schilling Funeral Home
702 1st Ave
Sterling, IL 61081