Gloria Patricia Rinal, age 78, of LaVergne, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. A native of Chester, WV and a long-time resident of Akron, OH, she was preceded in death by her parents, Baxter Olen and Emma Elizabeth Bennett Propts; and three sisters, Evelyn Nutter, Matilda Chambless, and Margie Bauman.

Funeral Services will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, TN. Pastor James Broxton will officiate.

Mrs. Rinal is survived by her children, Mark Chapman and his wife Diane, Bill Butcher and his wife Resa, Todd Butcher and his wife Blanca, Karen Burger and her husband Al, and Susan Hupp and her husband Tony; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandchild; along with many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mrs. Rinal was a member of River of Life Church. She was a retired Purchasing Contractor with the Army National Guard. She enjoyed cooking, playing the piano and playing games. Mrs. Rinal was a proud grandmother and loved her family very much. She made it a priority to read her bible every day.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Rinal may be made to Alive Hospice.

Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna.