Alma Lowrance

    Alma G. Lowrance, age 95, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 in San Antonio.  She was born Sunday, Aug. 4, 1918, to Rosa C. and John F. Gerjes in Edna.  Mrs. Lowrance was a founding member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Altar Society.  Alma was also a 61-year member and the oldest living member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court of St. Theresa in Edna. 
    She was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Edward A. Lowrance; sisters, Alfreida Woodall and Lydia Bratton; and an infant brother. 
    Alma is survived by her devoted son, Eddie Lowrance; beloved grandsons, David E. and John M. Lowrance; their mother, Kathy Lowrance; granddaughter-in-law, Melanie Diana Lowrance; great-grandson, Gage Edward Lowrance; great-granddaughter, Jessica Michelle Lowrance; nieces, Martha Carolla, Sharon Willoughby, Patti Martinez; nephews, Gene Bratton and Jimmy Woodall; numerous grand nephews and nieces. 
    The family will receive friends from 6 - 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, at Porter Loring Mortuary North. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Porter Loring North Chapel. A Mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8134 Blanco Rd. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Mausoleum.
    You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop, 1604 Eas, San Antonio, TX (210) 495-8221.