Gloria Jean Bittle, age 76, of Elm Mott went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Graveside services will be 11:00 am Friday, March 30, 2018 at Moore Cemetery with Pastor Charles Howard officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Gloria was born on April 8, 1941 in Waco where she lived all her life. She attended school, worked, married and raised her children in Waco and Elm Mott.

She was employed by Tatex Thermographers and then worked at Gholson Grocery Store until her retirement. She met and made many life-long friends. Her beautiful smile and great laughter will be deeply missed. She was dearly loved by all who came to know her.

She is preceded in death by her Mother Dorothy Klepper; and 3 brothers Richard Leidig, Ronald Leidig and David Mercer

Gloria is survived by her husband Louis Edward Bittle who she married on Dec. 18, 1959 and then again on June 18, 2009. They have 3, children, daughter Regina and husband James Martin, daughter Connie and husband Reggie Gassaway and son Louis Bittle Jr.; grandchildren, James Martin and wife Monica, Bradley Martin, Norbert Schmidt and wife Wendy, Christopher Bell and wife Jamie, Reggie Gassaway and wife Amber and Lauren Bittle; great grandchildren, Maecy Schmidt, Bella Martin, Lillith Martin, Jaxson Martin, Wyatt Bell, Nolan Bell, Axton Martin, Anneliese Martin and Avery Gassaway; also one brother from Elm Mott, Texas and a son David from Waco, Texas.

The family would like to thank Providence Hospice for their care and support.

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