March 29, 1959 – January 23, 2022
Preceded in death by parents Jose T. Garza and Zoila Ponce. Survived by husband Benjamin Carrion Jr., sons Benjamin Carrion III, wife Monica, Paul M. Carrion Sr., wife Elisa. Grandchildren Evelyn, Paul II, Elizabeth, Adam, Benjamin IV & Bishop Cruz Carrion. Siblings Jaime Garza, Graciela Rubio, Lupe Billingsley, Mary Sweeten, Jose Garza Jr., Juana Garza, Paula Garza, Cruz Garza-Juarez & Simona Garza. Gloria’s greatest love and accomplishment was being a mom to her two boys and Nana to her six grandchildren. She invested more than 25 years at Lida Hooe Elementary-Dallas ISD and loved all the children & parents she served. Gloria was a believer in Jesus Christ and a practicing Catholic. Her passions were traveling, bingo, crossword puzzles & plants. She enjoyed music, margaritas & laughter with her sisters. Gloria was beloved by many nieces, nephews, family & friends. She will be greatly missed.
Please join the family in celebration of life:
Rosary- Tuesday, February 1, 2022 @ 4:00PM- 8:00PM @ Calvary Hill
Mass- Wednesday, February 2, 2022 @ 11:30AM St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Procession to follow after.
Pall Bearers; Paul M. Carrion Sr., Carlos Billingsley, Roberto Rubio Jr., Enrique Contreras Jr., Mauricio Aguero Jr. and Jessie Gonzalez III