Gloria Anderson Collins, 92 years old, died at Wesley Haven Villa on September 23rd, 2025.
A third generation Pensacolian, Gloria was born in 1933 at the old Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Ave. She was a very, very proud graduate of Pensacola Catholic High School in 1951. She was captain of the Crusader Cheerleaders, voted "Most Popular" and served as her class's alumni representative for over 40 years. Gloria graduated from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She went on to spend 45 years in Operating Room nursing at both Sacred Heart and Baptist Hospitals where she retired as an OR Supervisor. Even after retirement she continued her love of nursing in Juneau, Alaska, in Bartlett Regional Hospital's OR.
Gloria is survived by her children, Paula Cary Ponto (Mike), Allison Cary Hannah (Rob) and Scott Collins (Katy); Grandchildren, Blaine and Jake Ponto, Turner and Wiley Collins.
Our sincere thanks to everyone at Wesley Haven Villa who made Gloria's time there not only "home" but became extended family members to her and us as well. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Myesha and Josh with Gentiva Hospice for the support, assistance and loving care they gave Gloria and our family.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations may be made to Wesley Haven Villa, 111 E. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501.