Gloria DeLoach Horton, 96, of Tulsa, OK, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on Monday, August 6, 1928, in Winnfield, LA, to John T. and Emma Lou (Fortner) DeLoach. Gloria was a life-long Episcopalian and member of St. Luke's, St. Peter's, and St. Bede's Episcopal Church. She was a talented pianist, and enjoyed square dancing, bowling and golf.

Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Edward T. Horton, who passed in 2008; her son, Rodney E. Horton, who passed in 2010; and four brothers, James D. DeLoach, Robert E. DeLoach, John T. DeLoach, Jr., and Thomas H. DeLoach.

Gloria is survived by two sons, John Horton and partner, Elizabeth Lawrence of Albuquerque, NM, and Robert T. Horton and wife, Donna of Tulsa, OK; granddaughters: Katherine Michelle Horton, Dixie Ray Horton and Lindsay Horton Sykes; great-grandchildren, Riley Duncan, Ethan Gage Sykes, Bryn and Taryn Agostino; sister, Mary Katherine Smith of Winnfield, LA; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family requests memorial contributions in Gloria's name be made to "Washington National Cathedral" or to your "favorite charity." Condolences may be left online at www.moorefuneral.com

Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4818 East 9th Street, Tulsa, OK 74112.

Interment: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Memorial Park Cemetery, 5111 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74145.

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