Gloria J. Jones , age 79 of Elwood, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Alexandria Care Center following an extended illness.  She was born August 30, 1942 in Elwood, the daughter of William T. and Leona (Wardwell) Jones.  Gloria attended Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood.  She was a bartender at The Silver Dollar for over 26 years until she retired in 2003.  Gloria also formerly worked at the G.C. Murphy Store in Elwood during the early 1970's.  She enjoyed bartending because she was able to meet so many different people.

Gloria enjoyed traveling and went on many memorable semi rides throughout the United States.  She even picked up her favorite quote while on those trips, "10-4".  Gloria especially loved animals and had a horse named "Red" and a pet raccoon named "Scotty" who she raised from birth.  She also liked Harley Davidson motorcycles, playing word searches, and taking drives through Elwood simply to check in on friends and family.  Gloria never met a stranger and talked to everyone she met.  More than anything, Gloria loved her family and always kept a fun, carefree spirit.

Gloria's family includes two sisters, Jennie (husband Randall) Doan of Elwood and Vicky Takacs of Elwood; 5 nieces and nephews, Kelly Beeman (Laura Simpson), Patricia (husband Doug) Dillow, Chad Doan, Michael (wife Danielle) Doan, and Eric (wife Lisa) Doan; several great-nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.  Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Jerry Jones.

Gloria's wishes were to be cremated.  Burial will take place at a later date in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in honored to handle Gloria's arrangements.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.copherfeslermay.com.