Gloria Jane Little, affectionately known as Glo or Georgie, was born on July 11th, 1949 in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She passed away on January 1st, 2024 in Lakewood, Colorado, where she resided for the past three years. Gloria was an adventurous soul who embraced the world with open arms. She was ambitious in her pursuits and compassionate in her interactions with others. Her courage was evident in every aspect of her life, from her professional endeavors to her personal relationships.

Gloria was a dedicated and esteemed employee of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver, Colorado for 24 remarkable years. Her unwavering commitment and outstanding service were recognized by the Board of Directors, a testament to her diligent work ethic and commitment to her community. Gloria's adventurous spirit was not confined to her professional life; she was an avid trail walker and painter, finding joy in the beauty of nature and art. She had a deep love for her family, spending cherished moments with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A woman of faith, Gloria was actively involved in various churches and served selflessly in food banks, illustrating her compassionate nature. She lived by the verse, "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Peter 4:10). This verse was the embodiment of Gloria's generous spirit, as she loved to help all, and had a heart full of forgiveness.

Gloria is survived by her loving family; her daughter, Peggy Ortiz and son-in-law, Gerald; her grandchildren, Denea Espinoza, Henry Espinoza, Justine Espinoza, and Stephen Espinoza; her great-grandchildren, Eric, Brooke, Adrian, Teya, Enzio, Nolan, Ana, Stephen Jr., Alma, Valencio, Onaliszia, Romeo, Toby, Carlee, Kristian, Nathaniel, Alynna, and Aria; her siblings, Emma, Colleen, David, Debra, Sherwood, Lori, Donna, and Larry. She is also remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Grace Little; and her siblings, Sherwood, Violet, Darlene, Lionel, Steven, Deloris, Darlene, Dennis, Sterling, Serena, and Sandra.

In celebration of Gloria's life, we encourage you to leave memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Through our collective stories and images, we can continue to feel her adventurous and compassionate spirit, and keep her memory alive in our hearts. Let us remember Gloria, not just for the life she lived but for the lives she touched with her courage and ambition.