Wicomico Co. icon dies at 105

SALISBURY, Md. – A Wicomico County native has died at the age of 105.

Mary Gladys Jones passed away at her home on Monday. She was deeply committed to serving her community and supporting various organizations, including the Fruitland Community Center, which she founded. She also spent many years as an educator with the Wicomico and Worcester Counties Board of Education.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore gives out a Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award annually.

A service will be held this weekend.