Gloria Jean Ovington

Gloria Jean Ovington, age 74, of Jerome, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at her home. She leaves behind a rich legacy of love, family, and community.

Born December 6, 1952, in Hillsboro, IL, to Warren “Bud” and Marguerite Lavene (Durbin) Oller. She married William “Bill” Ovington on June 19, 1971, at St. Mary’s Church in Taylorville, IL.

Gloria graduated from Morrisonville High School and received her degree from Lincoln Land Community College. She made her career as a social worker helping many women and children throughout the Central Illinois area through her work at the Rape and Crisis Center and Sojourn Women’s Shelter, both in Springfield.

Alongside her beloved husband, they provided foster care to area children for 27 years. They created a welcoming home for the children filled with laughter and love. Gloria’s greatest joy was her beloved family.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Ovington of Jerome; children, Jeremy Ovington (Dan Forseth) of Woodbury, MN, Jennafer (William J.) Wilson of Jerome, Bethany Ovington of Jerome, Charlotte Gravitts of Jerome, Antonio Ashcraft of Jerome, Mary (Carl) Prose of Streamwood, IL., Eddie Oller of Springfield, Susan (Phil) Bethard of Morrisonville and Demarko Ovington of Springfield; grandchildren, Jordan (Shelby) Chitwood and Jerrica (Gunner) Remlinger both of Martinsville, IL, Royalty Marie Ovington of Springfield, Liam and Milo Ashcraft of Springfield; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Gloria is now reunited with many loved ones who went before her: her parents; two brothers, Patrick and Dennis Oller; and two children, Latasha Moore and Henry W.

A Funeral ceremony will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Rochester Christian Church, 325 S. Walnut Street, Rochester, IL, 62563. In keeping with Gloria’s wishes, cremation care will be accorded following the ceremonies.

Those wishing to express their condolences to the family via a memorial contribution, may make it to the family.

Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville is honored to be serving the family. Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.