Gladys Calloway Jones was born September 13, 1913. Her parents, Bernice and Charles Calloway, brothers Charlie Calloway, Jr., and Earl Calloway preceded her in death.
Gladys was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools system, graduating from Vashon High School in 1931.
In 1932, Gladys was joined in holy matrimony with Oscar Jones. To this union, one son, Crandall Jones, was born.
Gladys worked at the government ammunitions plant on Goodfellow during World War II. She was later employed by the J.C. Penney department store and retired after 30 years of employment.
Gladys loved people. She was a true missionary involved in visiting the sick and shut in members of her church. She was a good cook and always welcomed guests at her home. She also belong to the Busy Bees’ Civil Group She was a member since it was founded in 1961.
Gladys confessed faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church. She later joined the Lively Stone Church of God family and remained a faithful and active member for 65 years until her health failed.
Gladys departed this life quietly and peacefully on December 19, 2010 at the age of 97. The peace of God is with you Gladys, for your work here on earth is done.
She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted, caring, and faithful son, Crandall Jones, a granddaughter, Cynthia (Arvel) Parker, two great-grandsons, Arvel Jr., and Jordan Parker, two sistersin-law, Louise Calloway and Lucille Harris. She also leaves a host of many close cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Lively Stone Church of God, 4015 St. Louis Avenue.
Viewing and visitation, 10–11 a.m.; Funeral service, 11 a.m. Services provided by Austin Layne Funeral Home.
