Gloria Lee Popham

Gloria Lee Popham, age 94, of Iowa City,formerly of North English, Iowa, went to bewith the Lord Friday, July 4, at Briarwood Healthcare Center in Iowa City.

Gloria was born April 24, 1931, in SiouxCity, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Hazel (Hulshizer) Sawyer. She grew up in Ainsworth and graduated from Ponca High School. On April 22, 1955, she marriedLynn G. Popham in Ottumwa, Iowa.

The couple lived and farmed in the North English area. She worked at Amana Refrigeration for four years and also cleaned houses in Iowa City for anumber of years. Gloria was a long-time member of the Champion Hill United Methodist, where she served as the secretary of the UMW and was church treasurer. She had more recently become a member of Good News Bible Church in Iowa City. Gloria enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, cooking, and baking – and was known for her angel foodcakes made from scratch. Her love for family and friends was evidentand she truly enjoyed visiting with and helping people.

Survivors include two sons: Scott (Donilee) Popham of Coralville,Iowa, and Randy (Gin) Popham of Durant, Iowa; two grandchildren: Tim of Davenport, Iowa, and Kimberly of Rock Island, Ill.; eight greatgrandchildren; two brothers: Jim (Jill) Sawyer and Tom (Sandy) Sawyer and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Lynn; brother: Ric Sawyer and sister: SandyHall.

Celebration of Life service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at Good News Bible Church in Iowa City, with Pastor Richard Wootonn officiating. Burial was at Champion Hill Cemetery in rural NorthEnglish, Iowa.

A memorial fund has been established for Good News Bible Churchmissions. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North English, Iowa, is caring for Gloria and her family. Tributes may bemade at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.