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Gloria Jean Sanders

November 13, 1954 — November 5, 2026

Shreveport, LA

Gloria Jean Sanders

Funeral services for Gloria Jean Sanders, 71, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Taylor Sanders.

Gloria was born November 13, 1954, to James Pinky Mathis and Francis Jean Mathis in Delhi, Louisiana and passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 in Shreveport.

Gloria found her greatest joy in her family, cherishing every moment spent creating lasting memories with her children and grandchildren. She possessed a passion for life's finer pleasures, from dining out and shopping to exploring her keen eye for design, decor, and fashion. Known for her vibrant style and appreciation for elegance, Gloria had a unique talent for bringing beauty into the world around her. She shared an especially close and meaningful bond with Heather, Laci, and Brittany.

Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, John Sanders; and parents, James and Francis Mathis. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Shannon Moore and husband, Joe, Melissa Bibby and husband, Doug; sons, John Sanders II, and Cody Robledo; brothers, Larry Mathis, Gary Mathis; sisters, Brenda Spence, Linda Harris, Debbie Holland; grandchildren, Heather Francis, Laci Gaspard, Hannah Francis, Mason Bibby, Zander Bibby, Mia Robledo, Wrenly Robledo, Atlas Robledo; great-grandchild, Keegan Gaspard; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Honoring Gloria as pallbearers will be Londo Robledo, Joe Moore, Doug Bibby, Christian Gaspard, Mason Bibby, Zander Bibby, Bryan Seago, and Mark Fatheree.

Memorials may be made to Camp Rainman of Northwest, Louisiana.

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Upcoming Services

Visitation

Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Rose-Neath Funeral Homes - Shreveport Southside

2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118

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Funeral Service

Friday, November 13, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Rose-Neath Funeral Homes - Shreveport Southside

2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118

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Burial

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