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Deloris Jones

May 31st, 1922 – January 13th, 2015

Mary Deloris Jones, age 92 of Vermont, Il, passed away at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her home. She was born on May 31, 1922 in Astoria, IL, a daughter of Chester and Marie (Garrett) Rhoades. She married George Phillip Jones on May 25, 1943 in Astoria. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2005.

Surviving are two sons, Larry Jones of Vermont, IL and Jerry (and Connie) Jones of Camden, IL, four grandchildren, Mitch Jones, Amanda (and Byron) Kinne, Jason Jones, and Ginger (and Zach) Sabo, and four great-grandchildren, Kala Kinne, Karla Kinne, Kameryn Sabo, and Lilly Kinne.

Deloris was a member of the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the Vermont United Methodist Church. She was a farmer's wife and homemaker. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them.

Services will be on Friday, january 16, 2015 at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Josh Clevenger will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary or the Vermont United Methodist Church.

Condolences


January 18th, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Jones family. She was a dear person and will be greatly missed. from Lorraine jones

February 4th, 2015

As the three of you (Larry, Jerry, & Connie) know Deloris was a good friend to our mom. She helped while away the hours for her with their many 'phone conversations. We always appreciated her for that. Our sympathies to you and all her family from Judith/Judy (Skiles) Anderson.