Pauline Ann Jones

January 4, 1940 - October 16, 2012

Pauline Ann Jones, 71, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord at 10:58 am, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1940, in Englewood, CO to Kenneth Mercer and Harriet Grace Lawrence Townsdin. She married James E. Jones on February 3, 1973 and he survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Christine A. (Christian) Spain of Springfield; one grandson Liam Spain; two sisters, Elizabeth Clanney of Harrison, AR and Ruth M. (M.J.) Townsdin of Des Moines, IA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and multiple friends.
Her parents and one brother, Kenneth L. Townsdin preceded her in death.
Pauline was a member of Springfield Southern Baptist Church. She was a resident of Athens for two years and formerly lived in Springfield. She worked for Horace Mann Insurance Company; retired from Franklin Life Insurance Company where she was an executive secretary for the company President, Mr. Hatmaker. She also worked for IBSA and the American Lung Association.
Visitation: 1-3 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 3 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Keppler officiating.
Burial will be 12 noon, Monday, October 22, 2012 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.

Visitation Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Cemetery Information

Time: 12:00 pm

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Address:

5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707

(217) 492-4070 Map

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Lynn Koskey posted on 10/25/12

To Jim, Christine & Family: I just today (Oct. 25, 2012) saw that Polly had passed away. I am so sorry to hear that! I had no idea that she had been ill. Please accept my sincere condolences.....I am just so shocked right now! Polly and all of her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. My mom, Joanne Koskey, is in Heaven and I'm sure she will be with Polly! If I had known about Polly's passing, I would have made it to her visitation and funeral, please know that! She was truly loved by so many people. Lynn

Bonnie Ribble posted on 10/24/12

Jim, Christine and family. I was saddened to learn of Polly's passing. I worked with Polly at Franklin Life and we had many good times together. She always had a laugh and a smile. Sorry I wasn't able to attend the visitations. I was out of town and did not learn of Polly's passing until Sunday. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Stephanie Wolfley posted on 10/20/12

I met Polly when I was just a young child when she and her family started attending Springfield Southern Baptist Church. I was four months younger than their daughter Chrissie but a year behind her in school. Chrissie and I weere friends growing up and still friends today. Polly was a constant presence in my life when I was growing up as a Sunday school teacher, vacaton bible school teacher and great Christian mentor. Even when I was in High School at Lanphier I used to come to SSBC every day after school to do my homework and was always greeted by Polly with a warm smile. She always asked how my day went at school. She even had cookies and made sure to save me a couple because she always knew that she would see me after class at the church. She and my dad worked together at the church. It was the small things and touches that she made in my life and the lives of others that I will never forget. She will be greatly missed. My love to her family Chrissie, Jim, and Liam.

Joe & Michelle Murphy posted on 10/19/12

Thank you for so many years of laughter Polly. Though the pain of loss is sometimes unbearable, I know that we will walk together again in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven. You were a blessing to Jim and Chrissy! I will miss you and never forget your smile. Rest in peace and know that you left behind family and friends that were blessed with your presence. Lots of love! Jim and Chrissy, Wish that we could have made it home. We send our deepest condolences. Thank you for sharing such an amazing woman with our family. xoxoxoxo

James f. Cribbett posted on 10/19/12

Jim and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at The FRANKLIN with Polly. We bowled together on The FRANKLIN league and attended FRANKLIN functions. She was bubbly and always a fun person to be around. She will be missed by her family and friends. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Becky Ochs posted on 10/19/12

Jim and Chrissy, Polly was one of the kindest people that I have ever been blessed to know. She made my life happier. I loved her very much. I am so sorry that she had to go but one thing I know for sure is that she has definitely earned her place in heaven and there is absolutley no doubt in mind that she is now one of Gods precious Angels looking after both of you and her wonderful grandson and all her friends and family. You were both very lucky to have this wonderful woman in your life. May you rest in heavenly peace now Polly! Love Becky Roberts Ochs

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