Gwendolyn Faye Jones: “A Social Butterfly”

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Gwendolyn Faye Jones

Gwendolyn Faye Jones was born to Calvin and Edna Faulk on July 21st, 1950 in Arcata, CA. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, October 2nd, 2023, in Eureka, CA.

Gwen grew up in the town of Cranell and graduated from Mckinleyville High with the class of 1968. She had many professions throughout her life, including bartending at the Powderhorn in Eureka, where she met her husband Bill Jones. Gwen and Bill spent 48 years together before her passing. They raised five children and their granddaughter, Brittany. They had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their home was open to anyone at any time.

Gwen was a social butterfly and sitting still was not something she liked to do. Between house parties, card games and nights spent drinking and dancing at the Moose Lodge, you could always find Gwen surrounded by family and friends. She loved yard sales, cooking for anyone who would eat, and camping.

Gwen is preceded in death by her parents Calvin & Edna. Her brothers Jerry and Cal, as well as her sister Wanda. She is survived by Bill Jones(Husband), Delbert Faulk (Brother), by her children: Mendy Jones (Gary), Raeleen Olson, Carolee Strong (Randy), Brandon Jones and Kimberly Adams (Rodney). Her grandchildren: Brittany Holland (Jeff), Derek Armstrong, Ashlie Taulman (Robbie), Connor Jones (Jamie), Halle Strong, Natalie, Harlee and Robert Adams. Her five soon-to-be six great grandchildren. As well as numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

She will be greatly missed, and the world is a dimmer place without her smiling face.

There will be a memorial service at the Mckinleyville Moose Lodge on a date in November to be determined.