Gloria Joretha (Jo) Gallagher-Manley, 72, died July 9, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA after an extended illness.

 

She was born July 2, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to Flossie and Horace Gallagher. She married the late Albert Gene Manley in Rock Island, IL. Gloria was employed by Fingerhut in Minneapolis, MN until her retirement due to illness.

 

Gloria enjoyed collecting African American Art, the study of African American History, computer gambling, internet shopping, good food, and music.

 

She will be deeply missed by her two surviving children – Cozetta (Shelly) Manley-Williams (Lawrence Johnson) and Charles (Speedy) Manley. Mother, Flossie Gallagher-Davis, Minneapolis, MN, brothers, Charles R. Gallagher, Minneapolis, MN, Horace Gallagher Jr, Harvey, LA, sister, Angela Gallagher-Burrage, Minneapolis, MN, several nieces and nephews, a host of great nieces, nephews and two special nieces, Patrese Heiser and  DeAngela Burrage.

 

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Albert G. Manley, son, Alan (Rocky) Manley, father, Horace Gallagher and brother, Arthur (Von) Gallagher.

 

Gloria’s homecoming will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Tabernacle Baptist Church., Moline, IL at 11:00 a.m.  A viewing will be held one-hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery, Davenport, IA.

 

Orr Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.orrsmotuary.com