Gloria Jean King (Winner) passed away very peacefully on the 18th of July 2016 after a fifty two year battle with Multiple Sclerosis and related complications.Gloria was born on March 27, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lewis & Betty Winner (Oman). Gloria & Dave King were married for fifty four years & produced three wonderful children Laurie Bowen (Tom), David Jr. (Melanie) & Debi Adams (Rodney). Grandchildren Taylor, Riley & Jim were her pride & joy.Gloria enjoyed her winters in Arizona, visiting with friends from all around the country, and summers in Chesterfield, Missouri catching up with local friends & relatives. She was a source of strength and inspiration to many, with a smile that could light up a room. Gloria was full of life, laughter, and an intestinal fortitude that will forever live on in our hearts.Gloria has elected to donate her body to RESEARCH FOR LIFE. Desert Valley Mortuary will handle the arrangements as well as private cremation.In lieu of flowers, the King Family asks that a donation be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163