1932
2019
Gloria Jones, 86, of Lynn Haven, Florida died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Born in Minersville, Pa., and raised in Pottsville Pennsylvania she was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School, Philadelphia PA, class of 1950 and was a member of the National Honor Society.
After marrying in 1955 she happily traveled the world with her husband Bart who served in the US Air Force until his retirement in 1974. She worked civil service at Langley AFB and remained in Hampton until 2008 when she moved to Panama City FL to be closer to her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Gilbert and Chester Lewis, and her husband of 51 years, Bart Jones. She leaves behind many old friends and her dear family: sons Richard Lee Jones and his wife, Elke, of Llano, Texas, and Randall S. Jones and his wife, Leslie, of Panama City Florida; and grandchildren, Amy and Kristi Jones, who were the light of her life. Her family was the most important part of her life and she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and community volunteer. She was very active with the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in the Hampton Roads area and was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran church in Hampton, Va. She was also a devoted pet owner of a succession of Collies over the years which brought her great joy.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 18, 2019 at Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements are being provided by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Downtown Hampton, (757) 723-3191.
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I was very saddened to hear of my cousin " Googie 's " passing.
I was the youngest of her Uncle Wilmer's 3 children .
I still remember when she'd come to visit at the farm how pretty and poised she seemed compared to my little country girl self !
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of her friends and family .
Ginger Fishel (Gilbert )
Family
October 3, 2019
Gloria was a wonderful Beta Sigma Phi sister! I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to the family.
Madeline McMillan
Friend
October 3, 2019
I met Gloria in Beta Sigma Phi. Enjoyed interacting with all of the members in her chapter at various sorority functions, even though they were sisters who were "a little older". They were a wonderful group of ladies. Gloria stood out with her witty, fun loving personality. Never quite sure if she and Mary Jones were really sister-in-laws in the same chapter or that was a story they made up because of their last name being the same. They did like to joke around. Small world...Mary was not only a sorority sister, but a neighbor from my childhood. Missing these ladies who made sorority so special for so many of us.
Marsha Roane
Sister
October 2, 2019
Love and sympathy to all the family and those whos hearts are forever touched.
With Love
Sister of Beta Sigma Phi
October 1, 2019
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one on death.
September 29, 2019
Dear Family,
Gloria and I were sorority sisters for a long time and she was a great friend , willing to do and do with others, she leaves a great legacy behind in her selfless attitude and family she so loved - she will be missed - love Brooke Eure
September 29, 2019
Gloria was always welcoming and loving whenever I would visit with her. She lifted you up and made you smile just by being herself. She will always be remembered in my heart as a very special lady. I know my mom who was her friend since high school will miss her very much.
Janet Nelson
Friend
September 26, 2019
I will miss Gloria's beautiful smile, the warmth you felt when you were with her and most of all - her laughter (she laughed at everything). A loving and sweet lady who will forever be missed!!!!
Julie Degliomini
September 26, 2019
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