Gloria Parshall Lightner Obituary

We bid farewell to Gloria Parshall Lightner of Burlington Junction, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 15, 2026 at the age of 80. Gloria touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gloria Parshall Lightner to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Parshall and Clara Parshall (Crockett); her brother Gary Parshall; her sister-in-law Judy Parshall; and her nephew Dickie Parshall.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Lightner (Angie), Melissa Evans (Danny) and Michelle Petersen (Jim); her siblings, Dick Parshall, Shirley Kay Wake (Rodney), Kristie Hale (Skeeter) and Roger Parshall; and her grandchildren, Tara Umbarger (Tanner), Tessa Lightner (Austin), Andrew Lightner, Bryce Evans, Ryan Evans, Lauren West (David), Nick Petersen (Hana) and Eric Petersen.

Memorial contributions in Gloria's name are suggested to the Community Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri or the Quitman Cemetery.