Obituary of Gloria Mae Lewis McBrayer

Gloria Mae Lewis McBrayer, beloved mother and grandmother, of Houston, Texas joined her Heavenly Father, on Friday, September 28th, 2012. She was born on July 4th, 1917, to John L. Lewis Sr. and Anita Lebeauve Lewis. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ross E. McBrayer Sr., her son Ross E. McBrayer Jr., and daughter Melinda Carole McBrayer. She is survived by her Daughter Gloria McBrayer Chomenko, and her sister Anita Rhoads, and grandchildren Michelle and John Dies, Kimberly and Steven Schwartz, and Chris Chomenko, and her beloved great grandchildren, Austin, Maddie, Avery, Kate, Allie, and Emily, and numerous nieces and nephews. The matriarch of a beautiful family, she was a lifelong resident of Houston, graduating from St. Agnes Academy in 1934. In her youth, she was a decorated pageant winner including her selection as May Queen at St. Agnes Academy. After High School, she met and married the love of her life Ross McBrayer, a Rice University Graduate, prior to his enlistment in the United States Air Force to serve his country in World War II. Gloria had successful career in the banking business. She was a 40 year banker, rising through the ranks as a teller at Second National Bank, retiring in 1985 as a Vice President of Bank of the Southwest. In retirement she loved spending time with her family and friends. Gloria courageously fought and survived two bouts of cancer and then moved in with her daughter. During that time she was a tremendous help to her daughter as a caregiver for her son in law Tony, who was battling Alzheimer’s. Well into her 95th year, she was sharp as a tack, active, and classy. She enjoyed many hobbies, which included reading, cooking, shopping at Foleys, playing slots, drinking Jack Daniels and Fresca, watching TV with her precious dog Gigi, and spending time with her precious daughter Cissy. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. “Good bye my precious mother. I love you with all my heart.” Cissy The visitation is from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 with Rosary recited at 6:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 West Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581. The funeral service will be held October 4th, 2012 at 1pm, at Clayton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.