IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Gloria Janet

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Parks Doolin Prim

Feb 17, 1941 — Jul 18, 2013

Obituary

Gloria Janet Prim, affectionately known as "Momma Glo" was born on February 17,1941 and the 4th of nine children to Inez and Ebbie Parks, Jr. She transitioned to her permanent home on July 18, 2013. Gloria shared her life with her loving husband of 38-years, Windell Loren Prim. Gloria attended Dumbar Grammar School and Arcadia High School. She was married to Alfred M. Doolin for 19-years. She was an active life-long member of St. James AME Church and the town of Arcadia. Gloria served in numerous capacities at St. James including Director of the Young Peoples Department, President of the Burton-Traylor Missionary Society, Member of the Stewardess Board, Trustee Board, and Volunteer Cleaning Committee. Gloria Served the town of Arcadia as Town Clerk, and Court Clerk for more than a decade. She also, served as Summer Youth Coordinator during her retirement years. In the larger community. She served as a Community Partner for the OU Health Sciences Center College of Nuring Cancer Research Study conducted by Dr. Kathleen Dwyer to increase awareness among African Americans about the importance of early cancer screenings, treatment options and developing approaches to help families better cope when they received a cancer diagnosis. Gloria began her professional career helping the family businesses which included a restaurant, dry cleaners and auto service station. During the mid 60's, she worked as a Teachers Aide in For thirty-five years she was employed by the private medical practice of Dr. G.E. Finley as the Office Manager. Gloria was the mother to ten children, and raised or helped to raise numerous grandchildren-three of whom she legally adopted, and more than 25 informal foster children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Ebbie Parks, Jr. Two brothers, Ebbie Lavon Parks, Sr., and Jabari Parks. One sister, Joyce Eileen Turley. Four sons, and infant still born boy, Victor H. Doolin, Shannon Justin Prim, and Phillip Ray Washington Doolin. Gloria leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Wendell Loren Prim. One brother Dr. Gilbert Parks (Jenice)of Topeka, KS. Three sisters, Rev Ouida Parks Pierson of Oklahoma City, OK, Mayor Marlyn Murrell of Arcadia, OK and Lucy Christina Parks of Oklahoma City, OK. Her children Eldridge Doolin of Arcadia, OK, Angel Theodorisa Ables (Lewis) of Oklahoma City, OK, Rev. Travis Dooling (Chenell) of Oklahoma City, OK, Sheldon Doolin (Debra) of Oklahoma City, OK, Estrellita Doolin (JR) of Wolfe City, TX, Valenthia Doolin (Rolanda) of Oklahoma City, OK Chazz Doolin of Oklahoma City, OK, Trenton Washington Doolin of Oklahoma City, OK, Gloriana Prim (Bruce) of Arcadia, OK. Twenty-five grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren. A host of loving nieces, nephews, many other family members and friends.
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