Edna Gleason Obituary

UntitledDR. EDNA PAULA JONES GLEASON
MARCH 13, 1944 –
JULY 28, 2007

Paula Jones Gleason, passed away at her sister's home in Milton, Florida.
Paula was raised in Berrydale and graduated as Valedictorian from Jay High School in 1962. She continued her education and finished with a Doctorate Degree in education from Florida State University.
Paula's career consisted of being a Librarian at Tate High School, director of Acquisitions at Pensacola Junior College, Main Library, Librarian at Brownsville Middle School and retired as coordinator of Media Services for the Escambia County School System in November 2006.
Paula is preceded in death by her father, Paul K. Jones; mother, Edna R. Jones; her sisters, Margaret A. Jones and Mary Jane Jones; and her first husband, Norman E. Wilkerson.
She is survived by her son, Paul Christopher Gleason; daughter, Diana Elizabeth Gleason; sister, Susan (Ken) Hoodless; niece, Shawn Marie Hoodless; nephew, Thomas Aron Hoodless; great-nephews, Levi Thomas Hoodless, Thomas Aron Hoodless Jr. and Jaggar L. Ballif.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gleason will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 4, 2007 at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens with LEWIS FUNERAL HOME directing.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday evening at Lewis Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Irvin Beasley, Joe Beasley, Jeff Beasley, Charles Beasley, Robert Gallagher, and Brett Drueppel..
Special thanks to Gary M. Gleason and Anna Gallagher for all their help and support during Paula's illness.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Aug. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Edna Gleason

10 Entries

Val Blackmon

August 10, 2007

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was a 1962 classmate gradute at Jay High School with Paula. We were a small class and feel we have lost another "extended member" of our family. May God bless each of you as you say farewell to Paula.
Val Blackmon

Raydoff Jackson

August 6, 2007

My name is Ray Jackson. I was a 1962 graduate of Jay High with Paula. My prayers go out to the family in these sad times and hopefully time will lessen the pain everyone feels because of the loss. I remember Paula as one of the less roudy ones in our class and I think everyone knew she was the smart one. It is a good feeling to see that she excelled in her endevours during life. I don't think our paths crossed after graduation but I think about all my class mates everytime I review my 62' yearbook. God bless you all.

Richard Neimeyer

August 6, 2007

Paula came to visit McArthur Elementary School where I teach this past school year. She remembered me. I was glad to see her since it's been about 20 years. We had a good but too brief chat there in the library. I was very sorry to hear the news. My mother and I send our condolences.

Maria nelson

August 5, 2007

Dear Diana and Chris,
It is with deep regret that I missed seeing the information of your mom's passing away. Had I known, I would have been there for you.
Your mom was a great lady. She was smart, compassionate, courageous, and inspiring.
I loved working with her. She taught me so much!
My heart goes out to you and your family.

God Bless,
Maria Nelson

Judy Warren

August 4, 2007

Dear Family of Paula Jones Gleason, I am an old 1962 classmate of Paula from Jay High School. We had a 45 year reunion this April 21 at the Jay Community Center. All who attended ask about Paula but I did not realize she was sick. I spoke with her by phone in about Feburary this year and really enjoyed our short visit. I was so proud of her. We put together a memory book and I ran across a picture of her at the beach and put it in the book. She was smiling big! If you feel like it please email me and let the class of 1962 know what happened to Paula. Paula sent her RSVP with a $35.00 check to help with expenses but all she said was she regreted she would not be able to attend. She did not say why. I would like to have a memory of her in our deseased classmate file. We have lost 11 classmates now and this is very sad. I am praying for all of you. I know all about the greiving process. I lost my sister on June 15 this year with Ovarian Cancer. She only lived 3 months after diagnosis. I know the heartache and pain. But God is good to comfort if you only ask him. God Bless all of you.
Judy Carnley Warren

Bradley & Kathy Redwine

August 4, 2007

We always loved you and we will miss you in our lives. Goodbye , dear friend.

Rosa Russell

August 4, 2007

It is with great sorrow I write this message. In the short time I was in contact with Paula many years ago. I found her to be a wonderful mother, and a very compassionate person. May all your memories of her carry her foreword in all of your hearts in a blessed way that only God can provide. Praying for you all during your great sorrow.

Debra & David Crass

August 3, 2007

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped His arms around
you,
And whispered, "Come unto me."
You didn't deserve what you
went through,
And so He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.
So when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain.
I could not wish you to come
back,
To suffer that all again.
---Author unknow
We will miss you!!

Imaleta Ingram

August 3, 2007

Dear Mr. Gary Gleason : Sorry to hear that the person you were taking care of expired. I think it very admirable that you cared for your loved one over the many years.
Sincerely Imaleta Imgram

Constance Langford

August 3, 2007

Know that Paula's contributions to the Escambia County School System were limitless despite her long and courageous battle. Paula was an incredible woman! Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences.
Connie Langford, Media Specialist Tate High School

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