of Kerrville, TX
April 3, 1937 - February 11, 2023
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Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her siblings.
Gloria was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church and frequently visited First United Methodist Church with her good friends Tina and Troy Box.
Gloria, mom, Mama G, never met a stranger. Her smile, laugh and sense of humor made her easy to love. Her enchiladas and famous refried beans sealed the deal. There wasn't anything mom couldn't glue, sew or paint. Her love for crafts was immense. Mom worked at Hometown Crafts for 18 years. She loved her work family, loved the friendships she developed there, and helping customers. She was so independent and determined. She was very close to retirement, but often postponed the date because she didn't really want to. Mom enjoyed a drink on the front porch to watch the sunset. She also enjoyed the sun and her pool. The pool was her place to pray, laugh, cry, and talk with Bob who she missed dearly. Mom's friends and adopted kids, Tina and Troy Box and the neighbor Gloria, kept mom company when she needed it the most.
She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Dolores B. and ''Dink'' Austin, Linda B. and Mark Johnson, Augustine Bennington, Rachel and Dan Winship, Laura and Don Bodge, and Simon and Laura Bennington; grandchildren, Robert, Joseph and Baily, Stephen, Christopher, Eliana, Olivia, Sarah, Savahana, Holly, Josh, Jaimie, Morgan, Zach, and Carter and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Harper, Harrison, Lennyx, Brooklynn, Leighton, Douglas, Hudson, Daniel, Garrison, Henry, Sophia, Grayson, Carter Jane, Alea, Arden, Avery and Annalise; nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to doctors and nurses at Peterson Regional Medical Center.
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6 Condolence(s)
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Violeta Acosta
Plano, TX
Monday, July 24, 2023
Gloria my sweet friend from cedar creek, I hv just found out about your passing. I’m so sorry, but I know your happy next to Bob again, you were a great friend and special in My life. I had been thinking of you so long after Bob passed. We sent our love an sympathy to all the family. Pompello and I hv moved to Plano Tex. I so looking forward to reconnect. Love you an will miss your friendship. LOVE AGAIN TO ALL THE FAMILIA.
VIOLETA and POMPELLO ACOSTA
CEDAR CREEK MEMORIES 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
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Terry McCormick
Kerrville, TX
Monday, February 20, 2023
I am shocked!!!! I still can’t believe this is true!!!!
I feel I have been very close friends of this family for ever!??
Fid love you guys!!! If there is anything to help you with!!!!
Please let me know!!!
Love you guys!!?
Terry Mccormick
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John & Mari Echavarria
Princeton, TX
Monday, February 20, 2023
So sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was a great lady! Always so friendly to us. Her & Bob were some of the 1st people we met when we moved to TX in the early 80’s. She will be missed by all who new her❤️
Love and hugs to the entire family.
From John (Bear), Mari & family.
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Martha Wakely
Algonquin, IL
Monday, February 20, 2023
Auntie Bata will miss you forever.
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Martha “Bata” Wakely
Algonquin, IL
Monday, February 20, 2023
Missing you AND grateful that you are at peace. Love you always, Gloria.
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Mark johnson
Rio Vista, TX
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Mom, you were an amazing mother who always thought of other before yourself. You and Dad raised six loving children. Thank you for giving us 85 wonderful years. Save me a seat next to you, as I will see you again. I love you mom.