Anna E. Jones' Obituary
Anna E. Jones, 104, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Services to honor and celebrate Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church, 1818 E. Mound Road, Decatur, IL, with Pastor James Bosler officiating. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m., two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service in Graceland Cemetery.
Anna was born January 6, 1915, in Haynes, North Dakota, the daughter of Dennis D. and Nellie B. Doolin. She married William (Bob) Jones on August 21, 1932 in Springfield, IL. They shared 76 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2008.
She graduated from Decatur High School in 1932 and worked in the payroll department of the Herald & Review for 25 years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and did secretarial work for many years.
Anna enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting, playing the piano and being with family and friends. She was a loving person and will be deeply missed.
Surviving are her son Richard (Marilynn) Jones of Decatur; daughters Gloria and special friend David Zaukas of Aurora, and Janet Frye of Argenta; nine grandchildren; Vicki (Donald) Burke, Linda (Barry) Albert, Kenneth (Sheryl) Frye, Kevin (Shelley) Frye, Terry (Beverly) Jones, Debra (Steve) Stine, Larry (Jeania) Jones, Donald (Connie) Jones, and Judith (Gary) Yoder; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband, one infant brother, son-in-law Kenneth L. Frye and one infant great-granddaughter.
The family of Anna E. Jones is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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