Gwendolyn A. Jones

December 2, 1921 - August 30, 2016

Gwendolyn A. Jones, 94, of Springfield, passed away at 1:30 am, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Born in Chandlerville, Illinois on December 2, 1921, the daughter of Edison and Jennie Garner. She married Richard L. Jones on October 26, 1941. They had five children, Rodney (wife, Diane) of Chatham, Thomas (wife, Amy) of Bloomington, David (wife, Cindy) of Divernon, Douglas (Wife, JoAnn) of Richardson, TX and Patricia (Husband, Robert) of Chatham.

She served in the US Navy Waves as Yeoman 3rd Class during WWII. During her early years she was employed by Sangamo Electric and after raising her family she worked for the State of Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs for fourteen years.

She is survived by her five children; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard and brother, Edison Garner, Jr.

Funeral Service: 9:00 am, Friday, September 2, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Beth Wagner officiating.

Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.

Service Information

Date: Friday, September 2, 2016

Time: 09:00 am

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Cemetery Information

Date: Friday, September 2, 2016

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Address:

5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707

(217) 492-4070 Map

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association

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Mary von Liski posted on 9/1/16

Heartfelt sympathy, caring thoughts, prayers. Gwendolyn and her family always brightened my days at Lewis while visiting my mom. Sitting at the next table we shared stories and laughter - full of kindness and understanding. Wishing the family: a song in your hearts, a rainbow after the rain, sunshine after the clouds, peace, faith, cherished memories. Mary

S. Tyler posted on 8/31/16

Please accept my sincere sympathy. The Bible says that a person who lives for 80 years is especially strong. (Psalm 90:10) What a privilege that your mother lived for 94 years. Take comfort in God's promise concerning the hope of seeing her again and living in a world without tears where heartache and death will be no more.

MB posted on 8/31/16

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Jones family. May those precious memories of your dear loved one Gwendolyn be foremost in your hearts and minds along with this wonderful promise that Jesus made at John 5:28,29. Again, my sincere condolences.

Joan Baker-Jones posted on 8/31/16

I know you are at peace and dancing in heaven with Rich.

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