Gloria M. Garate Obituary
The passing of Gloria M. Garate in Independence, Missouri occurred on September 5, 2026. Gloria, born on April 7, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gloria M. Garate or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Myrtle M. and Robert R.. She is survived by: her sisters, Hazel Johnson of Jonesboro and Juanita Plott of Weaubleau, Missouri.; her children, Terri Dunlap of Grain Valley, Missouri, Tammy Robbins of Independence, Missouri, Robert Garate of Grain Valley, Missouri, Connor Garate and Jacob Garate; her grandchildren, Celeste M. Dunlap of Pleasant Hill and Anthony Robert Dunlap; her sons-in-law, Terry D. Dunlap of Grain Valley and Kenneth Robbins of Independence, Missouri; her grandchildren, Chris Robbins of Independence and Hudson Dunlap; her great grandchildren, Remington Dunlap, Jade Robbins, Matthew Robbins and Jayden Robbins; and her nieces and nephews, Kim Keightley, Kathy Edwards, Alice Smallmon, Kenneth Plott and Michael Johnson.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Royer Funeral Home (100 Royer Ln, Grain Valley, MO 64029). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 4:00 PM.
