Bettie Lou Jones

Bettie Lou Jones of Litchfield Park, AZ was called home to her Heavenly Father on June 17, 2023. Bettie was born to Avery Daniel and Alta Lee Niblett on February 12, 1929 in Christopher, Illinois. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Bettie was married to Ken Jones on May 28, 1949. Together they raised their daughter Kendra and enjoyed 74 years of their lives with each other. Bettie was a resident of the West Valley for over 65 years and spent many of those years working side by side with her husband in his auto and business endeavors and as a secretary at Buckeye Union High School. She was a fierce competitor, accomplished in bowling and golf, and loved watching sports; especially the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, and any sports her grandsons were participating in.  Bettie was an excellent homemaker who loved to cook and bake and spend time with her grandsons. Her family, friends, home, sports, cooking, and her dogs throughout the years were among the things that brought her the most joy. She was active in The Church at Litchfield Park.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Jones; daughter, Kendra (Larry) Gable; sister, Billie VanZandt; grandsons, Nathan (Olga) Gable, Jacob (Devin) Gable, Loren (Kylie) Gable; and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Margaret, Howard, Mildred, Ronald, and Donald.

Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1002 E. Eason Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326 on June 28, 2023. There will be a viewing at 10am with services to follow at 11am. The interment will be immediately after at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye, AZ.