Gloria Ann (Sheets) McIntosh, 93, of East Peoria, passed away at 7:09am Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Villas of Hollybrook in East Peoria.

She was born May 1, 1931 in Peoria to the late Earl J. and Laura Schmidt Sheets. She married Harold L. McIntosh in 1951; he preceded her in death in 1990.

Surviving are her sons, Hal (Connie) McIntosh of East Peoria and Rob (Sherry) McIntosh of Eureka; grandchildren, Rob McIntosh, Jr. (Sarah Parker), Tara (Brandon) Lynn, and Amanda McIntosh; great-granddaughters, Ava and Rose; and her brothers, Earl (Mary) Sheets and Thomas (Fran) Sheets.

She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Sean and Emily McIntosh.

Gloria grew up in Peoria and graduated from Academy of Our Lady. Early on, she worked for R.G. LeTourneau and St. Francis Hospital; she retired from Price Waterhouse in the 1990s. In her retirement, she took up golfing and enjoyed playing in leagues. She was an avid reader of all genres and took great pride in growing and caring for her flower gardens, planting flowers anywhere they would grow.

Over the years, she was a dog mom to many breeds. She loved them all, especially her last dog, Angus. Gloria was also a member at St. Monica Catholic Church, was active in the Ladies' Guild and serving through the church.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30am Monday, August 12, 2024 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TAPS No-Kill Shelter.