Gloria Louise Pekola died March 26, 2025, in Aberdeen, Washington. She was born Aug. 15, 1938, in Pasco, Washington.

Gloria was married to Mike Pekola for 55 years. He preceded her in death in 2015. Her son Kenneth (Ken) Pekola passed away July 4, 2022. She is survived by her son James “Jim” Pekola (Kirsten) of Aberdeen, Washington and her granddaughter Payton Pekola of Rochester, Washington. Gloria owned and operated her own catering business for 10 years. She loved to prepare meals for family and friends and was known for her fabulous cooking skills.

Those who knew her will know of her deeds and accomplishments. Her prayer was that her misdeeds would be blown away with a breath of kindness, for they were washed away by her Savior Jesus Christ’s precious blood! She now dwells with Him her Father and Friend the Holy Spirit, Who spoke this to her: “You prepare tables for men, but I’ve prepared a banquet for you to feast at. If you’ll, but come away with Me, rest in Me. Put away your business and stress and feast at My table. The menu prepared the work has been done. Come dine with Me. Let Me break bread with you. Let Me feed you the word of life. Drink from My cup of wine that you might have joy. And I will fill the lonely parts of your live. I alone can satisfy. Don’t seek the praises of men, they are shallow and empty, like empty calories you can never get enough. But My table will satisfy. I AM is all you need.”

There will be a graveside service for her on Friday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano, Washington.

Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.