Irma Jean Gregory

Irma Jean Gregory was born in Carlsbad, NM on November 24, 1944. She left this world to be with Jesus on Monday, October 8, 2018. After Irma won the fight with breast cancer in 2010, the battle resumed in 2012. Several months of chemo and radiation, love from family and friends, prayers and her faith in God and strong will to live, Irma was able to overcome. We were blessed with 6 years being cancer free and time with our beloved mother, and friend. In July of 2018 cancer came calling again for the third time. Irma fought until she was tired and said it was now her time to go home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was a member of the Oklahoma Muscogee Creek Nation and took great pride in her Native American heritage. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Irma acquired an Associate’s degree in computer science from Brenham Texas. Irma worked for home health and manage the office until her mother fell ill. Irma left her position to dedicate 10 years to her mother. Irma continued to care for her mother even when she was fighting her own battles with cancer. Irma was a strong, loving woman. Her life was a living testament that anything is possible if Christ lives in you. When most would have given up she continued on. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend Irma is proceeded in death by her parents Thomas Jack and Bonnie Ruth Gregory, Brother Stanley Jack Gregory of Carlsbad NM, son Jeffery Winston Hurley of Artesia NM and Husband J.W. Hurley of Giddings TX Survivors include her 4 children: Son, Charles E Metcalf of Midland TX, Jack Andrew and wife Sharon Metcalf of Carlsbad NM, Bonnie Morris of Roswell NM, and daughter Mary and husband Robert White of Hagerman NM She is also survived by 2 brothers, Tommy Wayne and wife Kathy Gregory of Albuquerque NM. William Ervin Gregory and Ann Wood of Albuquerque NM. Sister-in-law Kathy I Gregory of Carlsbad, NM. Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews At Irma’s request she will be laid to rest next to the love of her life, JW Hurley in Giddings TX. A memorial service is scheduled Friday, November 2, at 11 am, in Artesia, New Mexico at the Artesia community center at 612 N 8th street. All are invited. There are no strangers among us. Memorial contribution may be made to American cancer society or local church. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 575-703-0919. Irma's tribute was lovingly written in her honor by her family.

Irma Jean Gregory

November 24, 1944 - October 8, 2018