Gloria Dianna Cavazos grew up in Dallas, Texas and was a mother to all. She was raised in a very tight knit, loving family. She was the 2nd of 8 children; Arthur Hernandez, Nora Cavazos, David Hernandez, Sylvia Slajda, Alicia Lancaster, Pete Hernandez Jr. and Danny Hernandez.
She graduated from North Dallas High School and went on to become an Escrow Officer in the real estate title business.
She married the love of her life and best friend, Jose Efrain Cavazos the year 1972 in Dallas, Texas. They later moved to Plano, Texas and shared 47 beautiful love filled years together with their beloved son Edward Cavazos. It is in Plano that she spent most of her days being a fabulous, loving mother and an even more amazing Grandmother!
Gloria was a loving, kind, genuine, nurturing and most beautiful soul you would ever meet. She was a friend to all and a mother to anyone that needed one. She lit up a room with her love and her love was palpable. She loved to sing and rejoice in the Lord! She was a story teller and loved to lament beautiful memories that were shared with her many loved ones.
She was a warrior in every sense of the word and her faith carried her though every journey, though many almost impossible. Gloria was a natural born leader. People followed her because of the light that exuded from her. She was an inspiration to all due to the strength that she exhibited. Even in her weakest moments she was stronger than most.
Gloria's favorite place to be was with her family, telling stories to her nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
She loved the beauty of the Texas Hill country with its fields of lavender. Her favorite movies were "Splendor in the Grass" and " The Five Little Pennies". She loved music and you could hear her sing her favorite songs " What a Wonderful World" and "How Great Thou Art".
Gloria touched all she met and will be greatly missed by many family and friends.
"It is in God's Hands"
Gloria is survived by her husband, Jose Cavazos; son Edward Cavazos; and daughter-in-law Kasey Cavazos; father Pedro Hernandez and mother Nora Hernandez; brother Arther Hernandez, sister-in-law Flora Hernandez, brother David Hernandez, sister-in-law Mary Hernandez, brother Pete Hernandez, sister-in-law Irene Hernandez, brother Danny Hernandez, sister-in-law Mary Katherine Hernandez, sister Nora Cavazos, brother-in-law Israel Cavazos, sister Sylvia Slajda, sister Alicia Lancaster, brother-in-law Robert Lancaster, brother-in-law Cesar Cavazos, sister-in-law Beth Cavazos, sister-in-law Diane Coburn, sister-in-law Leticia Burk, brother-in-law Chip Burk and sister-in-law Rachel Church.
Gloria was preceded in death by; son Jose Cavazos; granddaughter Morgan Cavazos, and nephew Joseph Hernandez.
A celebration of life for Gloria will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 801 West Avenue B, Garland, Texas 75040.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.teddickeywestfuneral.com for the Cavazos family.
