Gloria Ellen (Stradtman) Davies

Gloria Ellen (Stradtman) Davies, 87, of Billings, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Healthcare. She was born on Dec. 10, 1936, in Sidney, to Harold and Edna (Zieske) Stradtman. The family moved to Billings in 1943.

A graduate of Billings Senior High School, she worked for Carl Weissman and Sons in Great Falls; AT&T; and retired from Ryan Wholesale. In 1955, she was married and had three children, later moving to Great Falls. She returned to Billings in 1968.

Gloria was a member of First Congregational Church and enjoyed bowling, dancing, music, gardening and traveling.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Terry) Pursell, Darren (Heidi) Davies, Dorla (Scott) Bierwiler; her sister, Kaye (Stradtman) Fenton; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Montana, 3010 11th Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101.