- Date Of Birth: May 20, 1957
- Date Of Death: June 12, 2014
- State: Alabama
Gloria Jean Jones was born May 20, 1957 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Eugene and Annie Grace Allen Brackens Jones. She departed this life on June 12, 2014 at her residence.
Gloria was a graduate of Austin High School and later attended Alabama A&M University.
She was a dedicated mother. No matter the situation she always put her kids first. Two words to describe Gloria would definitely have to be strong and independent. She never broke down under pressure. No matter the situation, she always made sure that her family had food on the table and clothes on their back.
Gloria Jean confessed hope in Christ at an early age. As a child she joined Shiloh M.B. Church. Later, she rededicated her life to Christ at Westside M.B. Church with her youngest son by her side.
Gloria Jean leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Desmond D’Juan Jones of Forrest City, Arkansas and Jamari Demone Jones of Decatur; one grandson, Rayshun Bates of Decatur; two brothers, Eugene Jones Jr., of Atlanta, Georgia and Larry Jones (Karen) of Durham, North Carolina; two sisters, Sylvia Rice of Decatur, and Annie Pearl Poteat of Mebane, North Carolina; two devoted friends, Agnes Hayden of Decatur and Peggy B. Allen of Decatur; four nephews, one niece and a host of friends.
Special thanks to all those who helped to ease the burden during this difficult time. A special thanks is extended to Drs. Burt Williams and Trevia Hayden Williams, Peggy B. Allen, Calinda Buford and Leslie Fletcher.
