Gloria Esther Pickens Essig Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gloria Esther Pickens Essig (Saint Charles, Missouri), who passed away on July 19, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Gloria Esther Pickens find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her father Willard Pickens. She is survived by: her mother Wilma Pickens; her siblings, Willard, Eileen and Joyce; and her husband George Rudy Essig.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Zion Lutheran Church, in honor of Gloria's lifelong commitment to fellowship and service.
