Gloria Marie Starling, 80, born on January 7, 1944, in Bradford County to the late George and Mabel (Leach) Swanson. She passed away at her home on September 11, 2024. Gloria was a resident of Kingsley Lake for more than 40 years. She earned her High School diploma and later became a Bus Driver for Bradford County Schools for 35 years, impacting many lives during that time. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was known for her delicious cooking skills. In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Paul Starling and brother Michael Swanson. She will be deeply missed by her son, Otis Starling, her daughter, Cheri Starling (Randy Chesser), her grandchildren David Brooks (Gretchen Brooks), O.J Starling (Colleen Leebove), William Starling (Carla Starling), as well as her great-grandchildren Brianna Brooks, Caleb Brooks, Benton Starling, Baylor Starling, and Presley Faulkner. Gloria is survived by her brothers Robert and Alfred Swanson, her niece Jennifer Davis, and Great nephews Jacob, Joshua, and Jonathan Boulris, Cody and Cade Swanson as well as a great niece Ciera Arndt.The funeral services to celebrate Gloria's life will be held on September 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Conner Officiating. Interment will follow at Kingsley Lake Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Gloria's memory will forever be cherished by all those who knew and loved her. Rest in peace, Gloria Marie Starling.Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Kingsley Lake Cemetery 6289 Mary Dot Ln Starke FL 32091 US Visitation Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, LLC. 620 E. Nona St. Starke FL - 32091 US