Gloria Jean Engstrom, 79, of Warren, PA
Gloria Jean Engstrom, 79, of Warren, PA, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2023.
She was born in Warren, Pa on February 7, 1944, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Virginia R. (Slocum) Drayer.
Jeannie was a graduate of Warren High School. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and would spend numerous hours working outside. She loved maintaining her beautiful home, inside and out. She spent most of her time enjoying beautiful days sitting outside, and peaceful times inside with her cat Zephy, who she loved dearly.
Jeannie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother (MeMe), who will be greatly missed.
She was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church, Warren, where she would volunteer at the annual Rummage Sale and was a member for many years of the Senior Fellowship Group.
In 1964, Jean married Robert (Bob) C. Engstrom, and they spent 57 loving years together before he passed away on October 7, 2021.
She is survived by two daughters, Kristen Koebley and husband Tom of Strasburg, PA; Ginny Falconer and husband Denny of Warren, PA; three grandchildren Sarah Koebley and fiancƩ Eugene of Orlando, FL; and Ellen Koebley of Orlando, FL; Jessica Falconer and Partner Julie of Warren, and one great grandchild Ivan Darling of Warren; Dear Aunt Shirley Witherell; her beloved cat Zephy; and numerous extended family members.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers.
Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church, 109 W. 3rd Ave, Warren, PA on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 am in the church with the Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, pastor, officiating.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the First Lutheran Church, 109 W. 3rd Ave. Warren, PA, 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.