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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR
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Nancy B Jones
Visitation: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles Service: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 3:30 PM at St. Charles Episcopal Church Burial Location: Private |
OBITUARY
Nancy B. Jones, age 85, of St. Charles died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva.She was born November 30, 1924 in Champaign, Illinois to Ferrel M. and Irene B. Bean.
Mrs. Jones attended Classen High School in Oklahoma City, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in drama (which comes as no surprise to her many friends). She was a lifelong member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority as well as the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Upon moving to Wayne, IL in 1952, the Jones family became active members of St. Charles’ Episcopal Church. Her contributions included many years of service as co-manager of the St. Charles Episcopal Thrift Shop. Additional charitable activities included service to the American Red Cross and membership in the Junior League of Chicago.
Among her happiest and most memorable times were those spent with family and friends at Dunham Woods Riding Club in Wayne.
Mrs. Jones is survived by two sons, Douglas B. (Mary) of St. Charles and Cave Creek, Arizona, Richard F. of Hong Kong, two daughters, Susan Jones of Indianapolis, Indiana and Emily (Andrew) McMillin of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, five grandchildren, Melisa (Anthony) Coletto, Brian Jones, Andrew, Robert and Katherine McMillin, two great-grandchildren, Max and Alex Coletto.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John W. (Bill) Jones in 1988 and a daughter, Laurie Jones in 1984.
Visitation will be held at St. Charles’ Episcopal Church, St. Charles, at 2:30 PM on Saturday May 22nd with a memorial service to follow at 3:30. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Charles’ Episcopal Church, 975 North 5th Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174.
For information call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, (630) 584-0060 or go to yursfuneralhomes.com.
CONDOLENCES
"Dear Doug, Dick, Susan and Emily, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. She was such a delight at Church and I know my Mom and her were on many committee's together throughout those years. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Be With You.
Cindy Brown"