Gloria Ismelda "Garza" Encinia, age 62, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Ofelia "Bazan" Garza. She is survived by her loving husband, Elpidio Encinia; son, Elpidio Encinia Jr. (Irasema Encinia); daughters, Elizabeth Encinia, Esmeralda Encinia; grandchildren, Daniel Angel "El Perrito" Franco, Oscar Julian "My Little Hero" Franco, Luis Adrian "Blue" Hernandez, Anthony Jeremias "Peanut" Encinia, Ezekiel "Zeke" Encinia, Karyme "La Reyna del Sur" Encinia. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Gloria "Garza" Encinia will be held at the chapel of Iglesia Jesucristo Rey at 12:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 2023 with Pastor Oscar Resendiz will be officiating. Church address: 1237 E Morris St, Dalton, GA 30721. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 3:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, April 21, 2023 and 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.