Irma was born on September 23, 1942 in Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas. She was baptized in Iglesia Santa Pentecostes Tamps Mexico May 7, 1956 where her father was a pastor. The family later moved to Elgin, Texas when Irma was at the young age of 17. She endured obstacles upon her arrival, being a Spanish speaking lady; however, she was a bright, self-taught young lady of many talents. Sewing and gardening were her passions. Later in her life, she volunteered with Park Rangers, Blue Santa and Brown Santa. The Caring Place was her favorite social gathering place. She was always ready to give anyone a ride wherever they needed to go.
She met the love of her life, Thomas Zamora Diaz, Jr. and they were married December 12, 1964. They shared a beautiful life together of 37 years.
Irma is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Zamora Diaz, Jr.; daughter, Yolanda Jolli Diaz; great grandson, Anthony Valdez; parents, Guadalupe and Olivia Cepeda Sanchez and brothers; Raymundo Sanchez and Ascencion (Ace) Sanchez.
Those left to cherish Irma’s memory are her daughters Stella Floriano and husband Jose, Rebecca Diaz, and Cynthia Spalding and husband Greg; son, Thomas Diaz III and wife Melissa; sisters Amelia Paiz and husband Jose Rene and Isabel Camacho and husband Vicente. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their appreciation for the excellent care in the ICU, especially to Liz, and to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Seton Wilco; as well as, all the love and support from the staff at Kinder Hospice and to all the family and friends that came to our home during hospice care.
A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. Funeral services will also be held at Cook-Walden Davis at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021. Mrs. Diaz will be laid to rest at Georgetown Memorial Cemetery.
