Gloria M. Mason, 85, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 in Bay City. She was born December 31, 1924 in Old Gulf, Texas to the late John Edward and Ruby Henderson Schmerber. She is survived by her son, Arthur Emshoff, Jr. of Bay City; sister Elaine Erickson of Denver, Colorado; brother Samuel "Sam" Schmerber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; numerous nieces , nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Emshoff, Sr., and John E. Mason. Visitation will be from 6-7p.m. Friday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Cedarvale Cemetery.