Gladys Jones

Gladys Jones of Tahoka passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the age of 89.  She was born April 17, 1923 in Hagerman, NM to the late Frank and Rosalie Lattion.  Gladys had a passion in life for her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking.  She owned and operated Sunshine Inn in Tahoka.  For more than 26 years Manuel Quintero lived at the Inn and was considered a part of their extended family.  On December 20, 1940 Gladys married Dwain Jones. He preceded her in death in 1988.  Gladys was an active member in the community and a member of Sweet Street Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Marla Jones and Leroy of Lubbock and Lonnie Jones of Stanton; three sisters, Mickey Claunce of Carlsbad, NM, Ann Mary Derrick of Lovington, NM, and Frankie Partridge of Cliff, NM; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.