JoAnne Jones Obituary (1931 - 2003) - Taylorville, Illinois

JoAnne Jones, 71, of Taylorville, IL died at 6:00 am Tuesday, June 10, 2003 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. She was born October 7, 1931 in Cornland, Illinois the daughter of Ralph E. and Doris Marie Walker Buckles. On September 30, 1950 she married Ben Jones at the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville, IL. Mrs. Jones was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville, the United Methodist Women and she retired in 1993 from Staley in Decatur as the Executive Secretary to the Plant Supervisor. She had been employed at Staley for 27 years. Surviving are her husband Ben Jones of Taylorville, IL; Son Jim Jones and wife Jodie of Auburn, IL; daughter Jody Burns and husband Alan of Decatur, IL; Grandchildren Rachel Burns, Andrea Jones and Megan Jones; Brother, Richard Buckles and wife Loretta of Owaneco and a sister Betty Allen and husband Loren of Taylorville. Preceding her in death were her parents and one grandson, Alan Burns, Jr. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Friday, June 13, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Icenogle officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, June 12, 2003 in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or First United Methodist Church in Taylorville, IL.