Gladstone, MI
Barbara Mae Jones, age 79, of 5399 Chaison 23.5 Road, Gladstone, died on February 8 while en route to St. Francis Hospital, of apparent heart failure.
She was born March 3, 1934 in Kipling, daughter of Earl and Malvina (Bellefeuille) Davis. She married Warren Lee Jones on April 8, 1950.
She was a homemaker until 1967, when she became one of the first employees at Northern Michigan Spliced Veneers (later Besse Forest Products) in Gladstone. She would be employed there as a quality controller for nearly 30 years, until her retirement in 1996. She was also an accomplished quilter.
She is survived by her husband of more than 60 years, Warren; two sons, Phillip Jones of Escanaba and Andrew Jones of Gladstone; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Stephen (Betty) Davis of Grawn, MI; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends and co-workers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one granddaughter, five sisters and one brother.
At Barbara’s request, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone is in charge of arrangements.
Don and Marilyn Cayen - Fond du Lac, WI
Sincere sympathy to Charlotte’s family. May the good Lord guide you through these difficult days.
John and Betty Toutloff - Gladstone, MI
Our sincerest condolences to you. Charlotte was a wonderful woman and greatly admired. She was especially important to me (Betty) and liked by my husband as well.
Peg (Schmit) Latsch - Escanaba, MI
My sympathy to the Taylor family for the loss of their wife and mother. It has been many years since I have seen any of you but my memories of Charlotte are very good. She was always so kind to us (Barb & Peg) when we would show up at your door with an injured bird. She would always accept the bird and assured us she would do what she could to save the bird. May you find comfort in this difficult time through your memories.
Anonymous
Barb was my coworker when I worked at the veneer plant back in 1990. She was an awesome lady! She made both my little guys baby quilts and also made one for me! I have all of them to this day… And my oldest is goin to be 20! I enjoyed every moment I was able to be around her! Always enjoyed running into her after she retired out and about in town. She always had a smile on her face! Love that lady! She will be missed!
Jeannie Jewell
Karen Wiles
Bill,
My condolences to you and your family. Charlotte was a wonderful person and I know how you took care of her. I did Charlotte’s hair for many years. I am now retired and my husband and I are wintering in Florida. All the best to you.
God Bless,
Karen Wiles
Karen Wiles
Bill,
My condolences to you and your family. Charlotte was a wonderful person and I know how you took care of her. I did Charlotte’s hair for many years. I am now retired and my husband and I are wintering in Florida. All the best to you.
God Bless,
Karen Wiles
Jack Lockwood - Brampton, MI
I have many fond memories of Charlottte. What a great gal.
Sandy Gunville - Gladstone, MI
I remember working with Barb back in 1993 and ’94 at the Veneer Plant. She was such a kind, hearted person and would help you in any way she could. I will always remember the collection of earrings she had and if I remember right, she had quite the collection of pigs too. She was a very special person. My sincere condolences to all of Barb’s family.
Charryn King McDowell
Uncle Wooky, Phillip and Andrew so sorry for the passing of your wife and mother. Remember all the good moments you had with her. From Your niece and cousin Charryn (King) McDowell
(Carol Jones King daughter.)
Rick& Mary Cayer - Gladstone , MI
So sorry for your loss . She was always smiling when I would see her at Super Valu. My condolences to the family. Your neighbors on Chaison Rd.