Mrs. Gloria Doris Gabriel Schill, 85, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was born August 6, 1927, the only child of Julianna Kiaunis Gabriel and Vincent Gabriel of Baltimore, MD. She was graduated from Mother Seton High, Baltimore, and Catholic University, Washington, D.C., as a Registered Nurse. Mrs. Schill worked as an Emergency Room nurse at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore until becoming a Lieutenant, Junior Grade, in the US Navy, stationed at Camp Pendleton, San Diego. There she met and married John Schill, her husband of nearly 60 years, who was also on active duty with the Navy during the Korean Conflict. The Schills made their way to Pensacola in the late 1950s, and instantly landed "home" among the sandy beaches, historic architecture, and a strong sense of community, renovating two East Hill homes, and actively participating in the neighborhood and city. Mrs. Schill was an active member of the congregation and Circle of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and the Junior Women's Club. When her three children went to school, she returned to her Nursing career as a member of the Diagnostic and Evaluation Team for children with disabilities for the state of Florida, finally retiring in 1999. In retirement, Mrs. Schill was a dedicated community volunteer as an instructor with the Morningstar Program of the Cathedral School, an adult literacy educator, and enjoyed many hours working in the Cathedral Bookstore. Throughout her life, Mrs. Schill was an avid Bridge and tennis player, and continued to play on an USTA team until she was 72. She spent her free time gardening, often cursing her beloved lilies. She passed her passion for words and books to her children and grandchildren through both example and suggestion. She was fiercely loyal, often independent, and wickedly funny. The glue of her family, Mrs. Schill was committed to manners, physical exercise and Sunday dinner. She was always excited to share her indulgences: ice cream, seafood and Saturday college football with her friends and family (though often escaped to iron when the score got tight). Mrs. Schill loved children and dogs, and lived with great passion for her six grandchildren and her favorite furry companions, Franois and Toby. Mrs. Schill is preceded in death by her husband, John Herman Schill and her parents, Julianna and Vincent Gabriel. Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Schill McLean (Greg) of Lakeland; son, Lawrence Clifford Schill of Pensacola, and daughter, Alexandra Jean Bach (Chris) of Atlanta, and grandchildren: Mallory Ann McLean, Tampa; Madison Crosby Schill, Carolyn Elizabeth Schill, Ethan Gabriel Schill of Pensacola; Zo Gabriel Bach and Brigit Sandaas Bach, Atlanta. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am Friday, July 5, 2013 from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, followed by a graveside ceremony at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Haven of Our Lady of Peace. Special thanks to all of the friends who visited at the Haven, the incredible nurses and staff of the Haven and of Covenant Hospice, who worked so gently and tirelessly to keep Mrs. Schill comfortable through her last day.