Gwendolyn Joy (Roberts) Cooley, 85 of Richmond, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 16, 2017 following a short illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. She was reunited with her husband and "love of her life", Ennis Cooley, son, Michael Cooley, parents, Winford William and Ruby Clarece (Waldrep) Roberts and her only sister, June (Roberts) Kennedy.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Smith, James (Michelle) Cooley, David Cooley, Harrie (Angela) Cooley and her stepchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Cooley, Michelle (Tom) Mulcahy and Matthew (Talbot) Cooley as well as her grandchildren whom she was so proud of Shane (Jamie) Smith, Shannon Smith, Clayton (Kristin) Cooley, Evan Cooley, Christina Cooley, Hannah Cooley, Collin (Lauren) Mulcahy, Kendall (Shinji) Strain, Jake Cooley, Sam Cooley, Joel Cooley and Johnny Cooley and one great grandchild, Sterling Smith as well as numerous friends.

She was born on June 7, 1932 in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Midland High School in 1949 and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Gwen was strong in her faith and was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church for 23 years and was a Daughter of the King. She served in many capacities including Altar Guild, Vestry, Pastoral Care and Community of Hope which she felt was her calling. Having been a lung cancer survivor, she had a passion for helping others battling cancer by providing hope, love and support. Calvary and her church family held a special place in her heart.

Gwen loved tennis and played at Westside Tennis Club for many years. Although she could no longer play, she never missed a tournament on TV. She also loved Texas A&M football where Saturdays in the fall were often scheduled around games. She was an avid bridge player and played in several bridge groups through the years where she made countless friends. She and Ennis loved the Texas coast and fishing and both participated in a number of billfish tournaments. Her fondest memories were of the many trips she and Ennis took in their 41 years together.

Gwen will forever be remembered as a classic Southern lady who always dressed to impress and wore a smile that could light up the room. She had a heart as big as Texas.

A celebration of life service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Richmond, TX at 4:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Episcopal Foundation c/o Calvary Episcopal Church, 806 Thompson Road, Richmond, TX 77469. Private interment to follow at a later date.

Condolence messages may be written for the family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)-342-4671.