Gloria Mathis

Gloria Jean Mathis of Wheatland, Wyoming, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born Saturday, May 13, 1950, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Gordon L. and Dorothy (Sieczkowski) Goodmay.

Gloria attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from Sheridan High School.  She attended the University of Wyoming for two years before moving to Denver, Colorado where she met the love of her life.  They moved to their Wyoming ranch in 1986 where they raised their children.  She worked for the Platte County Sheriff’s Department and graduated from the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in Douglas, Wyoming.

Gloria enjoyed crocheting and crafting. She and her husband, Roy, enjoyed traveling. They traveled to many events to watch their children and grandchildren.  These travels included watching wrestling, basketball, gymnastics, dance recitals, theater performances, county fair exhibits, and showings.  Gloria enjoyed hosting Thanksgiving dinners for her family where they often played games the rest of the weekend.  Gloria won many awards participating in Cowboy Action Shooting competitions under the name “Morning Glory”.  Gloria proclaimed Jesus Christ as her Savior and the fruits of her faith were evident to everyone who knew her. Her servant’s heart and love for others were reflected in later years through her participation in the Philanthropic Educational Organization.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Roy; sons, Chad (Estelle) Mathis of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Clint (Christa) Mathis of Strasburg, Colorado; daughter, Vicki (Mark) Keil of Redding, California; brother, Larry Goodmay of Fort Worth, Texas; and nine grandchildren, Dalas, Destiny, Daniel, Mycah, Benjamin, Breanna, Gracelyn, Sarah, and Caleb.  Her son, Christopher, preceded her in death on July 19, 2009.

Family and friends of Gloria will miss the loving kindness and joy she brought into this world. We will always remember her contagious smile, infectious laugh, and sense of humor. Memorials may be made to the Chris Mathis Memorial Fund, in care of Platte Valley Bank, 200 Sixteenth Street, Wheatland, Wyoming 82201.

Gorman Funeral Homes – Platte Chapel is in charge of the services.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.gormanfh.com