Mrs. Gloria Jean Johnson, 63, of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Ron Johnson. Gloria was born in LaSalle, Illinois on October 18, 1946, the daughter of Phillip F. and Juanita D. (Ferrell) Baratta. Gloria is survived by her mother, Juanita D. Ferrell of Ottawa, IL; a daughter, Kathy Zaverl of LaSalle, IL; a son, Frank Zaverl of Laguna Hills, CA; sisters, Grace Watland of Ottawa, IL, Christa and Joanne of Mendota, IL; a brother, Samuel Barrata of Mendota, IL; sister-in-law, Betty Lou Cerri of Chatham, IL; niece, Julie Cerri of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, John Johnson of Lakeland, FL; and nephew, Andrew Johnson, also of Lakeland, FL. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 4th from 6-9 PM in the funeral home chapel. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 PM, also on August 4th, with Pastor Rick Fiechter of the Connection Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, Gloria’s husband will take donations to be made to various charities and needy families to continue the memory of Gloria and her determination to help others in need. Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL.
Gloria was laid to rest in the Garden of The Last Supper at Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa, IL.