Gloria Wicker

Gloria Phyllis Wicker, of Clovis, NM, passed away on Thursday February 9th, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas after an extended journey of ill health.

Visitation will be held on Thursday February 16th, 2017 from 6-8 pm at Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis, NM.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Friday February 17th, 2017 at Steed-Todd Funeral Home with Damon Pierce officiating. Burial beside her late husband Foy H Wicker will follow at Lawn Haven Cemetery in Clovis. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.

Gloria was born in Clovis, NM to Roy & Clemmie Crain on November 12th, 1930. She went to school in Clovis and graduated from high school on May 13, 1948. She married Foy H Wicker in May 1971 in Clovis, New Mexico. Gloria lived in Clovis most of her life and was a railroad clerk and fill in Agent at the Santa Fe Railroad for nearly 30 years, taking a leave of absence for a 2-year stint in the Civil Service in 1958. Gloria was very active in Clovis, serving one term in 2000-2004 on the Clovis City Commission. Some of her biggest accomplishments were, among others, helping to arrange the busing of children living on the west side of Clovis to the pool at Hillcrest Park during the summer of 1999 during the repair of Potter Pool so that they would have a place to swim. Subsequently, and amongst heated opposition, rallied to make those repairs to Potter Pool so that the children of the west side would have a close place to enjoy their summers swimming and recreating afterward. Some of her other missions while functioning on the City Commission were pushing for the building of the fair grounds event center and fighting aggressively for pay increases for police, fire, and EMS personnel in an effort to keep local abilities and talent in the Clovis area rather than moving on for higher pay elsewhere. She was also known for taking influential seats on many committees outside of her tenure as a City Commissioner, in addition to fighting at the state level for many considerations including fighting avidly against the lawsuit by Texas to allow more water to flow through New Mexico instead of using it for irrigation and recreation in New Mexico. She was also instrumental in fighting to keep Hotel Clovis from demolition. Gloria was not afraid to stand up for what she believed in and truly wanted, and usually achieved the best for the citizens of Clovis and New Mexico. Gloria was an avid animal lover and it was not uncommon for her to adopt animals from the city animal shelter or take in strays from her neighborhood. Gloria loved horses and horseback riding and was instrumental in the launching and development of her grand-daughter's equestrian career, in addition to breeding a World Champion Working Cow Horse. Gloria was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association and served on the New Mexico Rodeo Council. When Gloria was a child and young adult, she was known to race her horse Tadge against some of the local cowboys in her English saddle, winning most of the time (unbeknownst to her parents). She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Gloria was a feisty soul with a good and compassionate heart. Her often exhibited heart and compassion, along with her dedicated concern for passing on the history of the area, came forth when she and her sisters Jane Wootton and Joy Eagling made the decision in 1974 to donate a house they owned to the High Plains Historical Society Inc. That house now sits at the Curry County Fairgrounds and is known as the Oldest House in Clovis and is open to the public as a mini-museum passing on much of the history of the Clovis area.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Foy H Wicker, sisters Vivian Sasser and Joy Eagling, nephew Jim Sasser, and parents Roy and Clemmie Crain. Additionally, she is preceded in death by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and her first husband Joe Covington.

Gloria is survived by her son and daughter-in law Roy Brett & Jean Covington, granddaughter & husband Beth Ann & Donald Evans, sister Jane Wootton, nieces Jan Schuman and Camille Gray, nephew Louis Wootton, and brother-in-law John Eagling. Additionally, she is survived by several great nieces and nephews while not detailed here were all close to her heart.

Pallbearers will be: Kevin Miramon, Randall Gilbert, Donald Evans, Ray Munoz.

The family of Gloria Wicker wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of those involved in Gloria's care at Clovis High Plains Hospital, The Retirement Ranch, especially Ray Munoz, Wheatfield's Senior Living Community, and Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, including all of her care givers, doctors, and nurses. We would also like to extend a special thanks to all of Gloria's friends who helped care for her during the last few years, with special mention to Kevin Miramon, Randall Gilbert & Judy Gilbert who have given selflessly of themselves. Last, but not least, our express appreciation goes to Carlos Rivero and the staff of Steed-Todd for their efficient and passionate care during our time of grief and loss.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in the name of Gloria Wicker to NM Rodeo Council, High Plains Humane Society, High Plains Rodeo Association and/or High Plains Historical Society.

If you would like to contact the family please feel free to at:

Roy Brett Covington 575-937-3612
Beth Ann Evans 214-771-2942

Services are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home & Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd. Clovis, New Mexico (575) 763-5541. You may sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com.

Visitation

Public Visitation

SteedTodd Funeral Home
800 E. Manana
Clovis, NM  88101
Thursday, February 16, 2017
6pm - 8pm

Family Will Receive Friends

SteedTodd Funeral Home
800 E. Manana
Clovis, NM  88101
Thursday, February 16, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Steed Todd Chapel
800 E. Manana Blvd
Clovis, NM  88101
Friday, February 17, 2017
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens
1601 E. Llano Estacado
Clovis, NM  88101