Darlene June Jones' Obituary
Decatur-Darlene June Jones, 81, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur with her family by her side.
Darlene was born June 17, 1933 at home in Shelby County, Illinois, the daughter of David and Allie (Kemp) Gaither. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed gardening and reading. She married Floyd Edward Jones September 20, 1950 in Dalton City. They shared over sixty-four years together.
Darlene leaves behind her husband Floyd, children Susan Hitt and husband Bruce of Canon City, Colorado, Kathi Morgan-Hanson of Urbana, Illinois, and Tim Jones of Logan, Ohio, grandchildren Kris Williams, Carrie Dillon, Joshua Hitt, Taryn Morgan, Maura Morgan, Dylan Morgan, Brianne Hanson, great-grandchildren Tristan Roberts, Logan Williams, Riley Williams, Shylah Dillon, Emma Hitt, and Dominic Morgan.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Harry Gaither, Laurence Gaither, James Gaither, Lyle Gaither, D.A. Gaither, Ruth Gaither McLain, Lena Gaither Tinsley, Marion Gaither Phillips, and Ruby Gaither.
Private family services will be held. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
The family of Darlene June Jones is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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