I have very fond memories of Aunt Gladys.  She was a wonderful lady.  My deepest sympathy.

I was unable to attend my Grandmama's funeral because my seven precious children were very ill with a stomach virus.   This broke my heart because my Grandma was the sweetest soul to ever live on earth.    I'm so proud of her and of the legacy she left behind.    The angels are rejoicing in heaven because she is there....we are crying for her here, but heaven is sweeter today.    I was very close to her.    She will continue to live through my mother, my Uncle Jim, her grandchildren, and her 8 great grandchildren.   How blessed we are to have had her for 89 years!!!    An amazing great lady!!!    She had an amazing impact on me as a woman and as a mother.    Again, the sweetest soul.    Goodbye my precious Grandmama...You are home with Grandaddy, Christopher, and my angel babies.     I know they were there waiting to greet you at the Gates of Heaven!!!   I love you, Cathy

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Ms. Gladys at the assisted living facility where she moved in at about the same time that my mom did. She and my mom were table mates and also sang together in the choral group. They enjoyed each others company and I loved that they had that relationship.  I had the pleasure of getting to know her when I would visit mom and I remember her fondly -- she always had a smile for everyone. Ms. Gladys loved God and she loved her family, she was a true lady in every sense of the word.

Gladys always had a beautiful smile.  I enjoyed being with Gladys at UnA, USA, WMU.  Gladys was the reason I started to WMU.  We always enjoyed going to Arby's, after WMU.  She was always  a good role model to everybody who knew her, she will be missed.

Lamarr and Nancy Fielder

My sincere condolences in the recent passing of Dear Gladys.  She was definitely a wonderful Godly Lady.  Loved by so many She will be missed But we will see you again with Jesus Praise God.

Gladys was the sweetest lady.  It was a blessing to be her next door neighbor for many years.  My condolences to her family.

It was a blessing to know Ms Jones for over40 years.  She will be missed by all missed by all who knew her.  We will see you again in our heavenly home.

I have been greatly blessed by knowing Ms.Gladys as her pastor and friend. She always encouraged me with her smile and kindness.

I had the distinct honor and privilege to serve as Ms. Jones personal physician for many years.She was a dignified,always cheerful,and Godly woman.She made my day brighter with each visit to the office.She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of her presence in their lives.

Gladys was such a sweet Christian lady who I enjoyed knowing at Una Baptist
Church for several years; she always had a positive attitude and enjoyed going
to Una Senior Adult events and trips with the group.  As her health declined, her
son Jim would sometime accompany her and we enjoyed them both.
Carolyn Jolly, Hermitage, TN

Gladys and I shared a birthday and we always tried to call the other one first.  She almost always won that contest and I miss being able to talk to her.

I always remember my Aunt Gladys as the one keeping the extended family together - arranging Christmas get-togethers after my grandmother (her mother) passed, taking photos of various occasions, being present at Fite reunions, and helping perpetuate our Francis legacy. Janice and Jimmy, in particular, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim, Janice and family,  I think that it is very fitting for this sweet lady to leave this world as her obituary says with: "Her loving family was at her side just before she peacefully passed away." She lived her life loving her family and serving others for Christ. When I was just a girl, she would offer me a ride to church or basketball practice when I didn't have one. Until just a few years ago, I got a card from her every year on my birthday, as did several of my family members.  She was very blessed to have Jim, who checked on her every single day and took care of her every need. You will be sadly missed for the goodness of Christ that you allowed to shine in  your life and I consider it a privilege to have known you. "In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore." Rest in peace sweet Gladys.    Dean Massey

We are so sad to learn of Gladys' death.  She was a wonderful person and dear friend.  I worked with Gladys for over 20 years at Avco/Textron and she was my secretary for many of those years.  She came into work every day with a smile on her face, worked hard and was nice to everyone.  She never had conflict with anyone.

Through the years we kept in touch; she never failed to send a birthday card to me and to my wife, Meriem, and also an anniversary card.  Meriem called and spoke to her last week and she seemed happy and we told her we planned to visit her on her birthday, which would have been tomorrow.

She loved her family and they returned that love.  We pray God's peace and comfort on you as you go through this process.  She is now in the presence of God.

Aw Jim, Megan and Brad,,  I am so sorry.   Oh I loved her so much. Always a welcoming smile and a warm hug. Never complained about anything ever.. Never wanted to be a burden to anyone, What a sweet sweet angel, Heaven is richer with her there, We are poorer without her here.. She left A GREAT  LEGACY  in her children and grandchildren. Prayers and blessings. Lillian Weist -Kincaid.

Although I only met Jims mum on 2 cruises I cannot say I knew her well but I do know that she appreciated the love and caring that Jim showed her even if she did not speak it was obvious in her eyes how much she loved her snn.
I have lost count of how many people I have spoken to in Vancouver to share MY
feelings to show how much this remarkable man impressed mewoth a dedication that is rarely seen-Eric Wolstenholme North Vancouver Canada

OBITUARY

Gladys Francis Jones

January 10, 1927 – January 8, 2017

Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home

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