Gloria H. Irwin, 89, of Baytown passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. She was born March 1, 1923 in Bronx, NY and resided in Baytown for 42 years. Gloria was a homemaker all of her years and had her work cut out for her raising seven children. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed bowling, camping, ceramics, and painting.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Arthur T. Irwin and son, William F. Irwin. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur T., Jr. and Sharon Irwin of DeLeon, Paul and Pat Irwin of Old River-Winfree, Peter Irwin of Dublin, and Robert and Marilyn Irwin of Baytown; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Cathey and Kelly Hicks of Paris, AR and Donna Irwin and Ronald Cornelison of Dublin; and 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.
Her family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Sunday beginning at 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1907 Carolina St., Baytown, TX 77520 with Rev. Dwight Canizares officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be her sons and sons-in-law.
Her family would like to say a special ""thank you"" to the staff of Remington Park of Baytown for the care shown their mom, Gloria, for the past three years.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
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