She was born on June 9, 1948 in Fort Stockton to the late Sophia (Prado) and G.S. “Willie” Franco. As a child, she attended school in Odessa. Gloria graduated from Odessa High School in 1966 and later graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and retired from Fort Stockton Independent School District as a school teacher. Gloria was a Catholic.
Gloria is survived by her sister, Billie Franco-Spurgin and husband Stephen W. Spurgin; nephew, Tyler Spurgin and wife Lena; niece, Stephanie Dianne Spurgin; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, G.S. “Willie” and Sophia (Prado) Franco.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 from 10 AM – 1 PM at Odessa Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited at 11 AM. Funeral services will begin at 1 PM and will be officiated by Deacon Danny Holguin. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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