Gladys Vera Crews

Gladys Vera Jacobs Crews, 91 of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (November 6, 2018) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Will Jacobs and Ethel Sapp Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Crews; grandson, Jimmy Crews; daughter-in-law, Sandra Crews; two sons-in-law, Raymond Martin and Kenny Boyett; three brothers, Vess Jacobs, Winton Jacobs, and Opp Jacobs; three sisters, Ona Mae Batten, Geneva Newmans, and Dicie Hamilton.

Mrs. Gladys worked many years as a Factory Machine Operator for Transco in Waycross and was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, and loved working in her flowers.

Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Ferrell Crews, Eddie Crews, Tommy Crews (Martha), all of Hoboken; two daughters, Geraldine Boyett and Lois Martin, both of Waycross; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and a brother, Ralph Jacobs, of Midway. Also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held Friday (November 9, 2018) at 1PM at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Rowell and Rev. Freddie Newman officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, at the Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Hoboken City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kris Boyett, Jordan Boyett, Jay Boyett, Spencer Martin, Cameron Martin,Trace Martin and Trey Crews. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Morgan, Zachary Crews, Brett Crews and T.E. L. Sunday School Class.

Family and Pallbearers are asked to meet at the Funeral Home Friday by 12:30PM.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.