Gloria Marie Sers Jones was born August 6, 1930 as the second child and first daughter born to James Robert (Jimmy) Sers and Blanche Monette Sers. She departed this life June 24, 2026 at her Cane River home. After completing high school in California, Gloria returned home and became reacquainted with her childhood friend, Lewis Emery (Sonny) Jones, whom she married in 1951. Gloria was a devoted mother to six children.

Gloria worked as a Secretary for the Natchitoches Parish School Board for 20 years. She served as a Commissioner of Elections for 50 years and was a founding member of the St. Augustine Historical Society in 1979. She also served on the board of the Cane River National Park and Heritage Areas and on several Louisiana boards, including the State Board of Agriculture and the State Livestock Branding Commission. One of her most special roles was being a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors. She was named as a Natchitoches Treasure by the City of Natchitoches in 2015.

Gloria’s service to St. Augustine Catholic Church brought her profound joy and fulfillment. She joined the St. Augustine Confraternity of Christian Mothers in 1951 and served many times as President. Other church work included devoting her time to the St. Joseph PTA and the fair committees; serving on the parish council; teaching in the Religious Education Program; working at the church’s food bank; and leading morning prayers on Radio Maria. Gloria served as a Eucharistic Minister in church and felt especially blessed by the opportunity to bring Holy Communion to the sick in their homes. She befriended the Sisters of Divine Providence and worked with the Divine Providence Mission.

In her elderly years, Gloria was affectionately known as “Mama Glo” to her grandchildren and to people of all ages in the St. Augustine Church community and beyond, which she humbly embraced and cherished.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lewis E. “Sonny” Jones; her parents, James and Blanche Sers; and her brother James Sers, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Irene Sers Terrell and her brother, Hardy Sers (Myrtis) of California; her children Gwen Vandergriff (Tevis) and Judi Moran (Joey) of New Orleans; Emery Jones (Gail), Pat Jones (Angela), and Janet Caldwell (Kevin) of Cane River and Cheryl Llorence (John) of Dallas. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The life of Gloria Sers Jones will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 2262 Hwy 484, Natchez, LA with a viewing beginning at 9:30 am; the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 am; and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Services will be livestreamed on the St. Augustine Catholic Church Facebook.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Augustine Building Fund would be appreciated. Donations can be mailed to St. Augustine Building Fund, 2262 Hwy 484, Natchez, LA 71456