Stella

Jones

Stella Jane Jones age 80 died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Ft. Wayne.

She was born October 16, 1937 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Justice) French. On August 7, 1954 she married Keith R. Jones, who preceded her in death March 3, 2011.

She is survived by her children: Randy (Lora) Jones, Paulding, Diana (Richard) Richards, Alvordton, OH, Sharon (Tim) Franklin, Payne, Keith (Dawn) Jones, West Unity, OH, Gary (Alverta Owens) Jones, Paulding, Kay (Jim) Reynolds, Calera, AL, Thomas (Vicky) Jones, Defiance, and Timothy (Amy) Jones, Ruskin, FL; sisters, Edna Estep, Chillicothe and Nelda Skagges, Massieville, OH; many grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many great-great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by siblings: Dorothy Monroe, Leura Belle Clear, Beulah Haines, Estel, Elmon, and Ora French.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Saturday, January 27 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial will follow in Wiltsie  Cemetery, Payne.

Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Friday, January 26 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will also be visitation on Saturday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Paulding VFW Post #587.