Barbara Rose Gloria

Barbara Rose McMurtrie Gloria, age 70, of Lake Butler Florida, died on 10/12/23 after a brief 10-week struggle with stage four renal cancer. She died in her home with the comfort of her family around her.

Born in New York on May 18, 1953, she attended high school in Starke Florida and vocational tech school in Jacksonville Florida where she received her medical assistant technologist certification. She worked for many years with a dermatologist in Gainesville, and later, retired, after 17 years, from DOC medical department.

She is the daughter of James and Marta McMurtrie (both deceased). She has one deceased sister, Marta Bramble. She has three living sisters, Sally (Frank) of Connecticut, Jessie Rogers of Mayo, Florida, Jamie (David) Reiman of Lake Butler, Florida.

She also leaves behind a daughter, Tabatha Gloria (of parts unknown). Eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Noah Lee, Eli Lee both of Lake City, Jacob Crews of Keystone, Kodi Crews and children, Cheyenne Carrigg and Brendynn Carrigg of Keystone Heights, Colton Lee (Megan) children Rachel, Freya, Gwendolyn of Lake City, Hannah Lee and children Hayven and Rylee Fraser of Live Oak, Florida, Saylor Lee and daughter Viola Lee of Lake City, Florida, Phoenix Lee of Lake City, and her children, Josiah, Serenity, Poppy Harlow, Rosemary.

She also leaves multiple beloved nieces and nephews including nephew Robin Bramble who was most special to her.
Also survived by her beloved 18 yo, Aries, dog. Her cherished companion thru the years.
Barbara’s biggest joys, in her life, were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held May 18, 2024, for family closure.