Born November 16, 1946, in Oklahoma to the late Harold M. Jones and the late Alma N. Jones.
Gaye worked at Greyhound for many years before retiring. It was there that she met her beloved honey, Bobby. Gaye lovingly cared for him until the day he passed. She was also very involved in her church, where she enjoyed teaching the little ones. One of her greatest joys was getting down on the floor and playing with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Gaye is preceded in death by her parents; Harold and Alma Jones, her husband, Bobby R. Ward; stepson, Bobby D. Ward; her brothers, CJ Jones and Melvin Jones; sister, Martha Burkett; her niece, Cindy Billings; daughter-in-law, Tina Ward; grandson, Steven McClung; and great granddaughter, Emma McClung.
She is survived by her children, Rodney and Doris McClung, Michael and Mindy McClung, Anita and Innocent Obasi; stepchildren, Julie and Eric Bliss, Lesa Ward, Debbie and Dewayne Rosemand; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Bill Gerkey; sister-in-law, Betsy Jones; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
