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Ellen Jones
96, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Ellen May Jones was born November 12, 1922 in North Pleasanton, Texas to Oscar and Katherine Frederickson. Ellen was a member of Acton United Methodist Church, Granbury, Texas and St. John Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska. She was very loyal to teaching children in Sunday school for over 50 years. She was also the Parent Teach Association President. Ellen was a resident of Corpus Christi for over 50 years and resided in Alaska for 14 years.
She is survived by Son: John P. Jones and wife Margaret; Daughter: Joanna Gentry; Son: Raymond Jones and wife Summer; Grandchildren: John S. Jones, Paul H. Jones, David W. Jones, Christopher A. Jones, Jodi R. Holcomb, Leigh Ellen Jackson, and Ambie Marie Stapleton; 12 Great-Grandchildren; 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Ellen was preceded in death by husband: Paul Jones; Son-in-law: Ron Gentry: 2 sisters; 3 brothers.
Memorials can be made to Acton United Methodist Church or St. John Lutheran Church, PO Box 774 Palmer, Alaska 99645-6670
Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2019, White Chapel, Acton United Methodist Church, Interment: Acton Cemetery, Visitation: 10:00 AM until service time, White Chapel, Acton United Methodist Church.