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Gloria Jean (Bycroft) Thurman

February 16, 1950 — August 18, 2024

Roseville

Gloria Jean (Bycroft) Thurman, 74, of Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 2024, in her home. She was born February 16, 1950, in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Ima Jean (Smith) and Roy Bycroft. She was raised in Point Pleasant Township and educated in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School. She later graduated from the Carl Sandburg College School of Nursing.

She married Marty Thurman on September 7, 1969, in the Roseville Christian Church and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are; sons, Lance (Margaret) Thurman of Springfield, Illinois and Jared (Alison) Thurman of Fairfax, Virginia; eight grandchildren; Whitney (Jay) Rodriguez of Camanche, IA, Chase, Abbigail, Emma, Kale, Nora, Maya, and Knox Thurman; one great-granddaughter, Leyla Brown; brother-in-law, Kerry (Tillie) Thurman of Fairview Heights and sister-in-law, Denise (Don) Thomas of Little Swan Lake, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Erin A. Thurman; and brother, R. Lynn Bycroft.

Gloria loved and served the Lord and worked as a Registered Nurse at Monmouth Hospital and was the Director of Home Health for Henderson County for many years until her retirement. She later worked as a secretary for the First Christian Church in Monmouth.

Gloria loved gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was very involved with the Monmouth and Roseville Christian Churches and served on many committees and helped with several events including Vacation Bible School and bible studies. She taught Sunday School for over 30 years. She was a member of the Roseville DAR and enjoyed learning about U.S. history. She enjoyed baking and canning and spending time at Little Swan Lake.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Roseville Christian Church. Visitation will be held Friday, August 30, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes or the Roseville Christian Church Education and Missions Fund(s) and left in the care of the funeral home. Moore Memorial Home, Roseville, is handling the arrangements.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

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Saturday, August 31, 2024

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, Roseville, IL 61473

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