The family of Gloria Irma Ayers will host a gathering of family and friends from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 06, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A service to celebrate her life of 82 years is scheduled at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, followed by a graveside service at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery. She died on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Please find a service broadcasting schedule, floral purchasing, and an area to share stories of Gloria with her family here on this page.
Gloria was born on February 20, 1941, in Corpus Christi, TX. She moved to Lubbock after graduating high school. Gloria always helped out at her church wherever the need was. During this time, she was married and had a daughter, Dina Saldana. She used to travel to Mexico and was always willing to help family and friends. Later, she married Lonnie Ayers on November 23, 1990, and they were married for 32 years. They were soldiers for The Salvation Army where they were active for many years. Gloria also worked for MHMR for over 30 years at her time of retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and developed a very close relationship with them both. Gloria made it a point to stay in touch with Daniel during his military career with the Air Force. She also loved spending time with her great-grandbabies and loved talking on the phone with her extended family and beloved friends. Gloria will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Gloria is survived by a daughter, Dina Saldana; grandchildren, Daniel Zachary (Amber) Perez, Abigail (Brian) Martinez; Adam Bennett Perez, Jasenna Rae Martinez, Oliver Amadeo Martinez; sister, D.R. Garcia.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Ayers; mother, Mary Rodriguez; siblings, Danny Rodriguez, and Roland Colmenero.
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