Official Obituary of
Gladys V. Smith
November 24, 1929 ~ February 11, 2023 (age 93) 93 Years Old
Gladys Smith Obituary
On Saturday February 11, 2023, Gladys Virginia Smith also affectionately known as “G.V.” of
Schenectady, New York departed this life. Gladys was born on November 24, 1929 to the late
Charles L. Jones and Virginia E. Jones (Touch) in Petersburg, Virginia.
Gladys was educated in the Petersburg Public School system, and graduated from Peabody High
School class of 1948 where she was recognized for her exceptional penmanship.
Gladys had such a love and passion for people that in her early years she worked as a waitress,
a self-employed beautician as well as a nurse’s aide in Petersburg, Virginia.
In 1966 Gladys relocated to Schenectady, New York for a better life with her seven children,
Clarence W. Jones, Joyce A. Jones, Patricia A. Jones, Jane R. Smith, Shirley M. Fennicks, William
O. Smith and Perryetta A. Edwards (Darrell).
Her compassion for others continued after she relocated to Schenectady where she continued
to provide patient care. Gladys was recognized and given the Nurse’s Aide of the Year award in
1992, before retiring at the age of 74 from Glendale Nursing Home. Gladys was so devoted to
her job that she tried to get to work in the midst of severe snowstorms, hail storms or
extremely icy roads. The CATCH is that she did not drive and expected her family members or
friends to have the same devotion and get her to work in the worst weather conditions. As the
postal workers motto says “Neither snow, nor rain, nor gloom of night could stop “G.V.” from
getting to Glendale. Now that we think of it she could have gotten a job as a postal worker.
Gladys found Christ while attending Jillfield Baptist Church as a young adult and continued her
spiritual faith as Church Mother at Parsons Memorial Temple C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of
Pastor Richard I. Parsons. She later became a member and Church Mother at Higher Hope
C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Pastor Darryl Cade.
Gladys’ hobbies were knitting, crocheting, gardening and doing puzzles. Her greatest joy was to
prepare exquisite southern cuisine for her family on the holidays which brought her such great
joy to have them all together. We will always remember Gladys for her most infectious distinct
laugh.
Gladys was preceded in death by her brother William T. Jones, her daughters Joyce and Patricia,
and her parents Charles and Virginia. Left behind to hold on to the beautiful memories and
eternal love for Gladys are her children Clarence W. Jones, William O. Smith, Jane R. Smith,
Shirley M. Fennicks, and Perryetta A. Edwards (Darrell) all of Schenectady, New York; Fifteen
grandchildren sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Nieces - Charmaine
Sedgwick of Maryland, Connie Hope (Alvin), Bridget McMullen, Nadine Williams, Pamela
Brown. Nephews - Ricky Jones, Steven Jones (Maria), Everard Jones, all of Virginia and a host of
special friends.
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Visitation
SaturdayFebruary 18, 2023
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Greater St. Johns COGIC
74 Fourth Avenue
Albany, NY 12202
Funeral Service
SaturdayFebruary 18, 2023
11:00 AM
Greater St. Johns COGIC
74 Fourth Avenue
Albany, NY 12202
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