Gloria Lynn Newman, 73 years, of Wood Heights, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Liberty Hospital. She was born on Saturday, May 22, 1948, in Keytesville, Missouri, the daughter of the late William and the late Betty (née Scott) Shoemaker. Her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her entire life was her family, loving her children and grand children. She enjoyed attending garage sales and thrift stores. She enjoyed swinging on her porch swing on Saturday mornings. Survivors Include: • Angela Shoemaker, Daughter, of Excelsior Springs, MO • William Kinne, Son, of Valencia, CA • Misty (Christopher) Coles, daughter, of Orrick, MO • Dixie (Marcus) Shelton, daughter, of Wood Heights, MO • Richard Kinne, son, of Independence, MO • Lacey Shull, granddaughter • Ashley Shelton, granddaughter • Dystenie (Tyler) Ellison, granddaughter • Samantha Shelton, granddaughter • Levi Pendelton, grandson • Jennifer Shoemaker, granddaughter • Daniel Lafferty, grandson • Bailey Coles, granddaughter • Elizabeth Lafferty, granddaughter • Christopher Coles, Jr, grandson • Gary Shoemaker, brother • Larry (Roberta) Shoemaker, brother • 5 great-grandchildren In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by: • Terry Shoemaker, son • Jerry Shoemaker, brother • Lonnie Shoemaker, brother • William Dale Shoemaker, brother • James Newman, husband Gloria's visitation will be held on Monday, Sep 13, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs followed by her funeral at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, MO. Services will be officiated by Laura Blevins. Memorial donations may be direct to Alzheimer's Association, Heart Of America Chapter, 3846W 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208.