Gloria Paroline Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gloria Paroline of Athens, Texas, who passed away on May 7, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Doyle C. Paroline; her parents, Clifford Hester and Lois Hester; and her brother Jerry Hester of Leagueville, Texas.. She is survived by: her children, Robbie Rakestraw (Donna) of Combine, Texas, Lisa Amstutz (Brian) of Lexington, Kentucky and Renate Crist (Chip) of Athens, Texas.; her grandchildren, Taylor Foster (Sally) of Lexington, Kentucky, Troy Rakestraw of Lexington, Kentucky, Jesse Rakestraw of Lexington, Kentucky, Lizzie Wilson (Klae) of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Connor LeDonne of Richmond, Kentucky, Jefferson LeDonne of Danville, Kentucky and Foster Crist of Athens, Texas.; and her great grandchild Josie Belle of Richmond, Kentucky..

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those wishing to honor Gloria to contribute to the Central Baptist Missions Fund.