Gloria Markulec, age 67, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 20, 1946 in Conrad, Montana. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Markulec; sons and daughters in law, Danny Joe and Rhonda Santa, Ernie Evans, Floyd and Misty Evans, and Tommy and Cora Evans; daughter, Heather Morrill; sister and brother in law, Diane Mae and Gregg; thirteen grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Gloria Markulec will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends for visitation at 10:00 AM prior to the service. Arrangements are made by independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave, Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.