Gloria R. Pardue ,82, of Ft.Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2011. Our Southern Belle was born September 29, 1928, in Selma, Alabama, the Daughter of late Julia and William Mallory Rowell. Gloria was married to William “Bill” Pardue and was the mother of two sons Alan and Charles Pardue. Gloria was a gentle, dignified woman who fancied herself somewhat of a Scarlet O’ Hara. When Gloria passed she had her luggage packed to make the annual, family beach trip to South Padre Island, which was one of her favorite pastimes. She will be missed by her family, her fellowship and friends from Alta Mesa Church of Christ and her companions at the W.H. Grove Home. Gloria is survived by her three Grandsons Thomas,Travis and Tyler Pardue of Austin,TX. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Bill Pardue, her sons Alan and Charles Pardue and her brother Donald Rowell.