Gladys Jones Owens, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019 at Lee Health and Rehab Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rev. J.D. (Dee) Owens; Father & Mother, Clint and Minnie Bartley Jones; siblings Robert, Floyd, Elmer, Claude, White, Paul, Veda Jones and Thelma Goines.
She is survived by her son, David Owens (Teresa Woods-Owens), of Oliver Springs, TN; and daughter Reva Owens Hunigan (Greg), of Geneva, IL. Four grandchildren: Todd Owens, Tara Owens Muldrew (Greg), J.R. Woods, Kimberlin Woods, and one great grandson, Adam Muldrew. Several nieces, nephews, numerous friends and church family.
Gladys was a lifelong resident of Lee County, Virginia. She retired from Donnkenny Sewing Factory in Dryden, VA where she worked as a seamstress. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, and was actively involved in church ministries throughout her adult life.
Gladys was well-known for giving new Christian converts special biblical scriptures. She taught Sunday School for many years, and was a witness for Christ to family, friends and in her work place. It was no surprise for her to burst out in words of praise and worship.
One of her many passions involved working tirelessly tending to her beautiful vegetable and flower gardens. She enjoyed sharing the fruits of her labor with family and friends. Gladys was known for her heirloom seeds and canned goods.
She was also a historian who had a working knowledge of local family cemeteries, and welcomed visitors from all over the country who were seeking information about their ancestors. Gladys and her husband, Rev. Dee, were both well respected throughout the Lee and Hancock County communities, where they served the ministry for over 60 years.
Gladys carried on their legacy and love for The Lord to the end. Their motto was, “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths”. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Robinette Funeral Home in Jonesville.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Beech Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Kester Bunch, Rev. Dennis Jones and Rev.
Josh Leonard officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care they have provided.
Those who wish may send donations for cemetery upkeep to Beech Grove Baptist Church, 592 Beech Grove Road, Jonesville, VA 24263. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gladys Jones Owens please visit our Sympathy Store.
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