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Gloria Jean Jones of Du Quoin

Gloria Jean Jones, age 69, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:24 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis.

Gloria was born on Jan. 1, 1950 in Du Quoin, a daughter to Charles and Elta (Todd) Kuhnert. She married Mark Jones on Dec. 21, 1970 in Pinckneyville, and he survives. Gloria worked in the packing department at MCA Records, Pinckneyville, for over 30 years. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs fan. She loved dancing, Motown music and Elvis Presley, but mostly she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Paradise Baptist Church in Tamaroa.

Survivors include her husband, Mark Jones of Du Quoin; two daughters, Ann Jones Clapp of Du Quoin and Danice Jones Utley of Du Quoin; three grandchildren, Trevor, Noah and Khloe Clapp; one sister, Eileen (Arlen) Hill of Pinckneyville; three sisters-in-law, Dianna Kuhnert of Tamaroa, Shirley Ruff of Carterville, and Brenda Jones of Du Quoin; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Carl (Mary) Kuhnert, Paul Kuhnert and Ronnie Kuhnert; three sisters, Charlene (Roger) Marlow, Joy (Curt) Donahue and Pat (Jim) McGhee; and two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Ruff and John Jones.

Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Pyatt Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Brother Collin Hirsch officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Du Quoin.

Visitation will be held at the Pyatt Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service.

Memorials are welcomed to the Alzheimers Association or to Gloria's grandchildren.

For more information or to sign an online guest register, visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.