Gladys Mae Jones, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Rinard, passed away Thursday night, May 17, 2018, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born July 10, 1932, in Rinard, the daughter of Clarence and Juanita (Grandon) Shehorn. She married Charles William Jones on November 5, 1975, in Rinard. Charles preceded her in death March 15, 2018.
Gladys was a 30-year employee of Sparton Manufacturing in Flora. She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans, listening to music, and making special food for her family and friends. She was a faithful friend, and she loved sending and receiving cards and letters. She loved being with children, and her best pictures and biggest smiles were all with children.
She is survived by a daughter: Gini A. (Steven) Olesky of Franklin, Tennessee; 8 nieces and nephews: Bob, Don, David, Dan, Diana, Debbie, Denise, and Darren; 2 grandchildren: Leigha (Eden) Ramos and Lewis Blades; 2 great-grandchildren: Michael and Amelia Ramos; a sister: Mary Williams of Flora; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Juanita Shehorn; 2 sisters: Kathryn (Leo “Mack”) McElhattan and Betty Shehorn; a brother-in-law: Robert Williams; and 3 special friends: Alkie Mugrage, Rosa Allison, and Matilda Payne.
A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with David Shores officiating. Interment will follow in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.