Gladys Marie Jesko, age 82, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home in Clayton, New Mexico.

Rosary was recited at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 5, 2020 and Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Fr. John Brasher as celebrant . Arrangements were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.

Gladys Marie Jesko was born on August 31, 1938 in McClain County, Oklahoma to Bill Whalin and Hazel Elizabeth (Russell) Whalin. Gladys was raised in Muleshoe, Texas and attended school there. In high school, Gladys was voted Most Attractive. Gladys married Rudy Jesko on July 14, 1960 in Muleshoe, Texas. In 1963, they moved to Clayton, New Mexico where they lived and farmed. Gladys worked for the Farm Service Agency as the County Executive Director for 32 years and retired in 2005. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, Bill Whalin.

SURVIVORS:

1 DAUGHTER: Karen Hodge and her husband Jay of Levelland, Texas.

1 SON: Kirk Jesko and his wife Debbie of Clayton, New Mexico.

3 GRANDCHILDREN: Joshua Hodge and Maegan Hodge both of Lubbock, Texas and Chad Hodge and Caitlyn Villarreal and their daughter Brynn Hodge all of Littlefield, Texas.

1 SISTER: Laura Faulk of College Station, Texas and her children; Nancy Faulk and Rick Faulk both of Houston, Texas.

A very close friend of the family; Richy Hidalgo and his wife Christina and their children; James Hidalgo, Alex Hidalgo and Drew Hidalgo all of Clayton, New Mexico.

And her care givers; Farah Garcia and Chrystal Martin.

MEMORIALS: The family asks that memorials be made in Gladys' memory to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society.