Gloria Ann Jones-Wongus

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gloria Ann Jones-Wongus, a compassionate, dedicated, loving, and reliable soul, who was born on February 8, 1942, in Cambridge, Maryland, and passed away on January 26, 2024. Gloria was an embodiment of Maya Angelou's words, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Indeed, Gloria's warmth and kindness was unforgettable.

Gloria was a pillar of the Cambridge community where she spent over eight decades of her life. She was a retired production worker, known for her reliability and dedication. Those qualities extended beyond her professional life and into her personal relationships. Gloria was an active member of the Mace’s Lane Association. She found joy in cooking, sightseeing, reading newspapers, and watching her favorite shows, particularly in the company of her beloved granddaughter, Keionna. Her fried chicken was a Sunday family tradition and her love for Walker Texas Ranger, WWE, the stories, and Tyler Perry Madea movies brought laughter and joy into the lives of those who knew her.

Gloria's life was a testament to the power of love and family. She is survived by her children, Monica Jones (Orlando) and Lamont Jones; grandchildren, Keionna Nichols, Kendra Jones, Ashley Jones, Leah Jones, Orlando Nichols Jr., Sha’Nyrah Purnell; bonus grandchildren, Ka’Breon Nichols, Ka’Nasha Nichols, Quinte Winston, Ryesha Nichols, Tyquan Nichols; great-grandchild, Ava Dunnington; bonus great-grandchildren, Malian Nichols, Temar Waters Jr.; sister, Veronica Jones; nieces, Andrea Scott (Jason), Dorothy Pinder, Evelyn Wongus, Laurine Ennals (Buddy), Ny’Keira Jones, Roberta Wongus (Adrian), and Tyra Meekins; nephews, Demetrice Demby, Richard Wongus (Renee); sister-in-laws, Dorothy "Kitty" McKnight, Floretta Wongus Austin, Mary Wongus Coleman, Roberta "Bert" Wongus Coleman; brother-in-laws, Roger "P.J." Wongus and Terry Wongus (Reese); niece-in-laws, Chantay Jones and Flora Wongus, and a host of cousins, other family members, and friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Wongus, her parents, Alonzo Jones, Sr. and Martha Jones; sisters, Agnes Seymore and Delores Jones; brothers, Alonzo Jones, Jr. and Charles Wongus; nephews, Charles Wongus, Jr., Sherwood Wongus, and Taron Jones; great-grandson, Av'Ryn Nichols; sister-in-law, Bertie Wongus; brother-in-laws, Lorenzo Wongus and Tyrone Seymore.

Gloria was a beacon of strength and an inspiration to many. Her resilience shined bright even in the face of health challenges. As we remember Gloria, we are reminded of the words of Kahlil Gibran: "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."

Please join us for a public viewing on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10:00 am at St Luke United Methodist Church, located at 712 Bradley Avenue, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613. The Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 pm at the same venue.

We invite you to share your memories of Gloria and upload photos to the memorial page, allowing us to remember and celebrate her remarkable life together. The love Gloria had for her family and her community was immeasurable, and her legacy will continue to live on in every life she touched.