WOODMANSEE,
Gloria
(Maiden Name: Padilla)
Published in The Miner on Oct. 29, 2020 -
Kingman, Arizona -
Gloria Woodmansee peacefully went home to be with our Lord on Friday
morning, Oct. 16, 2020. Gloria was born on March 27, 1945.
Born and raised in Kingman, Arizona, she was the daughter of Herbert
and Jeanne Padilla.
In December 1961 she married our father, Larry Woodmansee, and from
that union they had five children.
Our mom was an amazing woman who left a legacy of her love, strength,
positivity, gratitude and strong family values.
Our mom was very family oriented. She always put her children,
grandchildren and the needs of her family before her own.
Gloria spent most of her career working as a waitress in many of our
local Kingman diners. El Mohave Café, Denny’s and La Cocina, just to
name a few. Although she herself never graduated from high school, she
made sure to make it a priority for all of us girls to graduate and
pursue a professional career. She instilled a hard work ethic in all
of us.
Gloria was preceded in death by her father and mother; two of her
brothers, Scotty (Pam) McFadyen and Herbert (Judy) Padilla; two of her
sisters-in-law, Bonnie McFadyen and Janice Vallie; and her son, Dustin
Woodmansee.
She is survived by the love of her life, Allen Chaffin; her daughters,
Shelby (Mike) Houlihan, Deanna (Josh) Klein, Kimberly (Eddie) Lewis
and Danelle (Dean) Koalska, all of Kingman; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-
grandchildren; her brother, Bobby (Cheryl) McFadyen; and her sister,
Kathy (Kenny) Peterson; as well as all of her aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews.
Our mom, Gloria, will always be remembered for her amazing strength,
love for life and happy-go-lucky personality!
Our family would like to thank KRMC Hospice and all of our family and
friends for their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kingman Cancer Care
Unit or to KRMC Hospice in her name.