Gwendolyn Laverne "Shug" Jones, age 73 of Nathalie, passed away on July 21, 2025 at her residence. She was the daughter of Oneza Lee DeJarnette Jones and the late William "Willie" Jones.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynette Retina Morgan; siblings, James Jones, Richard Jones, and Joyce Young.

She is survived by her daughter, Xenia Uzella Morgan; grandchildren, Anthony S. Morgan, Alesha S. Tarver, Avia S. Morgan, and Ashely S. Morgan; great grandchildren, Ka'Mari Powell, Gabriel Tarver, Samiyah Luck, Johnnie Graham, Romeo Morgan, Dehaven Stamps, and Amani King; siblings, Roosevelt Jones, Annette Jones and Vivian Hubbard; uncle, Willie DeJarnette; aunts, Zelma Smith, Ollie Chambers, Dorothy Burks, Betty Slayton, and Gaynell DeJarnette; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.