Gloria Jean Phanton

Gloria Jean (Outlaw) Phanton, of Springfield, MO, wife of the late MSgt Felix John Phanton, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, of natural causes. Gloria was born March 17, 1941, in Springfield, Missouri and was the daughter of Air Force CMSgt Earl and Mary (Jaqua) Outlaw. Gloria was a proud Air Force wife that was stationed in Washington State, Alaska, Louisiana, Italy, Germany, Texas, Nevada, and South Carolina. Following her husband’s retirement from the Air Force her family moved to Sacramento, California, where they spent 18 years before moving back to Springfield to be closer to family. 

Gloria enjoyed a pastime of riding motorcycles and dune buggies with her husband, traveling the world, and country music. Gloria was an avid creator of miniatures, winning many state fair ribbons, and a collector of buttons as a member of the Missouri State Button Society. In addition, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of North Nixa Baptist Church, where she enjoyed helping with anything she could. 

Gloria is survived by a son, Frank Phanton (Susie) of California; a daughter, Angela Phanton, of Ozark; four grandchildren, Joe Phanton (Megan), Forrest and Jacob Phanton of California; three great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Gavin Phanton of North Carolina, and Elijah Lopez of Arizona; a nephew, Rick Phanton of Oregon; a cousin Linda Bolin (Jerry) of Nixa; and close friends May and Darlene. 

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years; her parents; brother Tom Outlaw; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Felix and Lorraine (Now) Phanton; brother-in-law Robert Phanton; and grand-daughter Chelsea Phanton. 

Inurnment will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, California to be laid to rest with her late husband. To honor Gloria’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to North Nixa Baptist Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.  Cremation rites are accorded to Adams Crematory.