Gloria Mackenroth, 96, of Nederland, died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. She was born on December 9, 1917, in Port Arthur, to Kathoom and Frank Ferris, Sr., and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Gloria was a member of the L’Monar Club, Port Arthur and the Eagles Lodge, Nederland. She enjoyed many card games, especially poker.

Gloria is survived by her son, Donald Mackenroth of Nederland; grandchildren, Michael Wayne Mackenroth and his wife, Krin and Chad Anthony Mackenroth, all of Nederland; Lisa Mackenroth Campbell and her husband, Christopher, of Atascocita; Laura Lee Mackenroth of Port Arthur; Mike Mackenroth of Virginia; and Patrick Mackenroth and his wife, Elizabeth, of Virginia; great-grandchildren, Taryn Campbell, Taylor Campbell, Emily Campbell, and Josiah Mackenroth; sister, Rosalie Miller of Lake Charles, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Diana Mackenroth of Port Arthur; numerous nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Grover Alfred Mackenroth, Sr.; son, Grover Alfred Mackenroth, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sandra Tillie Mackenroth; sister, Effie Jamail; brother, George Ferris; and sister, Teffie West.

A gathering of Mrs. Mackenroth’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.