Glory "Granny-Ma" Rivers

It is with a heavy heart, yet a spirit filled with gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the transition of Glory "Granny-Ma" Rivers on September 30, 2026. Born to Willie and Katie Rivers on June 16, 1960, in Granger, TX, Glory was a beacon of light, her radiant energy touching all who knew her. Granny-Ma was a dedicated mother who deeply cherished her family. Her love for her children was a testament to her caring and generous nature. She was a woman of great ambition, constantly seeking out new experiences and opportunities to grow.

Granny-Ma was an adventurous spirit, always ready to lend a helping hand or lead her family in the right direction. Her generosity shone through in her willingness to always be there for those she loved. Granny-Ma was known for her love of family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. Her home in Austin, Texas, was always filled with warmth and laughter, a testament to her generous spirit and love for her family. As Maya Angelou once said, "I sustain myself with the love of family."

Glory is survived by her daughters MonicaRivers ,Maronica Rivers ,Tina Rivers, Patricia Allen and her 12 grandchildren The legacy of her adventurous and ambitious spirit lives on in them. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Katie Rivers. Public Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 am at Alice Taylor King Chapel, 1300 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 am at the same location. Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin,Texas at 1:00 pm.

In remembering Granny-Ma, we celebrate her life, we cherish her memories and we continue to be inspired by her dedication and generosity. We encourage all who knew and loved her to share their memories and upload photos to the memorial page. As we remember Glory, we remember the words of Helen Keller, "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us."