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Gloria A. Phelps

By Joshua Smith

Batavia - Gloria  A. Phelps, 83 of Batavia  passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Gloria was born Tuesday, July 5th, 1938 in Batavia,  a daughter of the late Revere Phelps and Arlie Ferris Phelps.

Gloria enjoyed puzzle books and taking rides in the car with her sons.  She cherished her time with her family and had a deep love for all animals, especially dogs. A person of deep faith, Gloria enjoyed attending church services while living at Washington Towers.

Surviving are her sons; Paul Kempton of Newark and James (Bonnie) Kempton of Lockport; her granddaughter; Ashleigh Kempton; two step-granddaughters; Michelle and Heather Kunselman; sisters; Gail Welker  of Batavia and Virginia Phelps  of Rochester and her nephew; David Phelps.

There are no prior visiting hours. Friends are invited to her celebration of life which will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the home of her son James who lives at 5734 Keck Road, Lockport from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, New York 14450. To leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

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