Gloria Carol Conner Kallam

Gloria Carol Conner Kallam, 78, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina. She was born January 12, 1945, in Martinsville, to the late Raymond Conner and Hilda Clayton Barrow Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Geneva McMillian, and Charlotte Shumate.

Gloria was of the Christian faith. She was a graduate of Martinsville High School, attended nursing school and was employed by Memorial Hospital of Martinsville.

She is survived by her husband, Doug Ray Kallam; daughters, Billie Smith and Kristine Viers (David); sons, Johnny Kilgore and Andrew Kallam; sister, Geraldine Conner; brothers, Roy Conner and Butch Conner; grandchildren, Brandi Pair (Brandon), T.J. Smith, Zach Smith, Tori Kendall (Mason), Jeremy Viers (Ashlee), Chelsea Chandler (Corey), Kambri Kilgore, and Jonathan Kilgore; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 18075 A,L. Philpott Highway, Ridgeway, VA, with Pastor Randy Aldridge officiating.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net