Gloria Ray

Gloria Betancourt Ray, born February 26, 1948 in Mercedes, Texas, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, August 11, 2018 surrounded by her family at home in Cypress, Texas. Mrs. Ray is retired from the City of Houston's Public Works Dept.

She is survived by Dennis Ray; her one true love, soul mate, and husband of 47 years. Her children, Dennis Betancourt and wife Dawn, Gloria Marie Smith, and Amanda Lewis; grandchildren Jordan Smith, Adam Betancourt, Emma Betancourt, and Franki Lewis. She is also survived by her siblings Armando Losoya and wife Helen, Severiano Losoya and wife Katie, Guadalupe Betancourt, Jr. and wife M. Lupita, Ellie O'Connor and husband Dennis, sisters-in-law Adela Losoya, Donna Betancourt and brother in-law Honario Suarez. Also survived and adored by numerous nieces and nephews.

Gloria was preceded in death by her mother Juanita Betancourt, father Guadalupe Betancourt, Sr., brother Rene Losoya, sister Olga Suarez and brother Ricardo Betancourt

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Brookside Funeral Home-Cypress Creek, 9149 Highway 6 North in Houston, TX. The funeral service will immediately follow at 4:00pm.