Sinton - Irma Jardon Escamilla, passed away January 27, 2016 at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was 61.

Irma was born in Sinton, Texas July 1, 1954 to Faustino and Lile (Gonzales) Jardon.

Irma was a loyal and devoted Christian, wife, mother and sister who was a beautiful role model to everyone who knew her. She was a Sinton ISD school teacher who worked more than 20 years for Sinton schools. Irma was dedicated to her vocation and loved each and every one of her students. She taught with passion. Irma was a member of First Baptist Church, Sinton. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also a passionate breast cancer awareness advocate.

Irma had no enemies, never chose sides, but instead found good in everyone. Her smile was infectious. She was a peacemaker, had the patience of a saint, never lost her temper and was the glue who kept her family together. Irma was a devoted grandma and great-grandma who would do anything for her grandchildren without hesitation. She was courageous, brave and strong when faced with the suffering she endured. Irma never questioned God’s plan, always loving and trusting Him. Irma lived her life for the Lord and left this life guilt-free, with no regrets. Her granddaughters thank her for being the biggest inspiration in their lives. She gave them strength and respect to endure. Her husband, Isidro, said she was the most beautiful and caring person he had ever laid eyes on; “She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside”. Irma will be missed by all who knew her and has truly left this world a better place.

She is preceded in death by her parents Faustino and Lile Jardon; brother: Anastacio “Welo” Jardon; and in-laws: Francisco and Adelita Escamilla.

Survivors include husband: Isidro “Sid” Escamilla of Sinton, Texas; son: Joseph Isidro Escamilla (Alexandra Quintero) and children, Llana Bella Adame and Joseph Isidro Escamilla, Jr. of Portland, Texas; daughters: Jennifer DeLeon (Sergio) and children, Alyssa and Devon Deleon; Liza Escamilla and children, Dante Deleon, Julius Garcia and Evan Garcia, all of Sinton, Texas; sisters: Lupe Flores of San Antonio, Texas; Tina Jardon Cesar of Portland, Texas and Sylvia Salinas (Lupe) of Calallen, Texas; great-grandchildren: Falon and Layla Brooks.

Visitation will begin January 30, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. A prayer service will be held the same evening, 6:00 PM, at the funeral home with Pastor Roman Encinia officiating. The funeral service will be held 1:30 PM, January 31, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Sinton with Pastor Randy Samuels officiating. Burial will follow in Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Cisneros, Brian Moya, Rick Reyes, Mando Salinas, Boy Jardon, Anastacio Jardon and Roel Flores.

Guestbook available online at www.resthavenfunerals.com.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.

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