Mrs Gloria Jones Washington

Mrs. Gloria (Marie) Jones Washington, lovingly known as “ReRe,” passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on August 11, 2024, at the age of 90, at her home in Columbia, SC. Gloria was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Tom and Geneva (Hartzog) Jones. Educated in South Carolina, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from South Carolina State College in Education. As a second grader, she realized her purpose in life was to be the best teacher she could possibly become. For over 35 years, she was an early childhood educator in South Carolina. She taught at Bradley elementary school until she retired in 1992, where she mentored many students and student teachers alike. Her love of teaching was so strong that once retired, she taught catechism at Saint Peter's Catholic Church and even spent the summers teaching her grandchildren. She married her partner in life, James Edward Washington, in 1953. Together, along with their five children, they traveled the world as he served our Nation in the United States Army. Gloria was an avid gardener who enjoyed growing award-winning roses. She also enjoyed playing bridge often with a group of her friends. She actively participated in numerous community and national organizations, including the National Association of University Women, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Education Association, and the Red Hat Society. In addition to her parents, Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Washington and numerous brothers and sisters. She leaves to cherish precious memories her loving children: two daughters Rhonda Washington of Houston, Texas and Sherri (Shannon) Miller of Atlanta, GA; three sons James Washington of Columbia SC, Derrick (Angela) Washington of Louisville KY and Timothy Washington of Columbia SC; five grandchildren: Damon (Morgan) Emerson of Houston, Texas, Arielle (Timothy) Brown of Atlanta, Anjellica Miller, Alexandria Miller and Shannon Miller Jr., all of Atlanta, GA; three great-grandchildren: Malachi Brown, Melody Brown, and Jamal Chambers of Atlanta, GA; two sisters: Carrie Baxter of Orangeburg, SC and Catherine (John) Frederick of Flint, Michigan, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and treasured friends.

Mrs Gloria Jones Washington

July 29, 1934 - August 11, 2024