Gloria J. Branning, 81, of Fogelsville, died Feb. 10, 2022, at Laurel Center, Hamburg. She was the wife of David L. Branning. They celebrated 59 years of marriage. Born in Vera Cruz, she was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Lucille H. (Shelly) Weaver.

She graduated from Emmaus High School, Class of 1958 and earned a diploma in theology from Berean Bible School in 1961.

She was a very active member of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus, where she taught the ladies Sunday school class and was involved in other ministries all through her life.

She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Hannah; a son, Nathaniel; grandchildren, Nathan, Danika and Jade; a brother, Ronald A. Weaver and his wife, Audrey; many nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to the church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus, 18049.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.