Gloria Rodriguez

Gloria Jimenez Rodriguez, 84, of Groves passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on November 14, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to her parents, Manuel Jimenez Sr. and Isabel Garza Jimenez. Gloria was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker in raising  her family along with husband of 64 years, Raymond.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Henrietta Solis, Geneva Trevino, Amalia Aguilar and Manuel Jimenez, Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Rodriguez, Sr. of Groves, her daughter, Marina Ann Ramirez and her husband, Edgar, Sr. of Groves; her three sons, Adam Troy Rodriguez of Port Arthur, Juan Manuel Rodriguez and his wife, Mary LaTane Rodriguez of Port Neches, Raymond Rodriguez, Jr. and his partner, Amanda Seals of Port Arthur. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Jordan Rodriguez, Jaida Rodriguez,Mia Baker, Emmanuel Ramirez, Edgar Ramirez, Jr., Raymond Rodriguez III, Austin Rodriguez and Lilly Rodriguez; Her two great grandchildren, Isabella Baker and Isaac Baker.

She also leaves behind two sisters, Isabel Jimenez of Groves and Elvira “Birdie” Jimenez of Baytown; her three brothers, Dr. Richard Jimenez of Houston, Edward Jimenez of Nederland and Robert Jimenez of Groves as well as numerous nieces and nephews; several  great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 5 PM till 8 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Service to honor Gloria’s life will be at 10 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Nathan Baker, Grandson-in-law officiating, Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Due to the Covid-19, all visitors are required to wear face mask or facial coverings and practice social distancing.