Gloria Jean Poole (nee Stuart) passed away on May 22, 2024, in Washington, Missouri, at the age of 88. She was born on March 21, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Fred and Florence Stuart. She is survived by her loving children, Diane (Steve) Salamon and Timothy L. Poole, as well as her cherished grandchildren: Stuart, Andrew, Keegan, Connor, Rebecca (Austin), Matthew (Jenna), Isabelle, Daisy, Carlie, and Aviana. Gloria dedicated nearly 30 years of her life to serving as a unit secretary at Missouri Baptist Hospital. During her tenure, she formed deep and lasting friendships with colleagues that endured through the years. Her commitment to her work and the bonds she formed were a testament to her caring and compassionate nature. Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon Poole, her parents, her sisters Shirley Laws and Marlene Judge, and her brother, John Stuart. A visitation to celebrate Gloria's life will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home in Fenton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Gloria's honor be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Greater Missouri Chapter or the Franklin County Humane Society of Missouri. May Gloria's memory be a blessing to all who knew her.